Serving 521 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 44 Thomas C Brown ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 521 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 44 Thomas C Brown serves an attendance zone in Staten Island, NY, covering approximately 2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.1 miles from the school to the zone's edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 44 Thomas C Brown's student population of 521 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
521 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Campus Size
5 acres
School Motto
Where Education Takes Flight
School Rankings
P.s. 44 Thomas C Brown ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 44 Thomas C Brown is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4247 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
51%
31%
Black
38%
15%
White
5%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)79.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 44 Thomas C Brown's ranking?
P.s. 44 Thomas C Brown is ranked #4247 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 44 Thomas C Brown often compared to?
P.s. 44 Thomas C Brownis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 22 Graniteville by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 44 Thomas C Brown?
521 students attend P.s. 44 Thomas C Brown.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of P.s. 44 Thomas C Brown students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 44 Thomas C Brown?
P.s. 44 Thomas C Brown has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 44 Thomas C Brown offer ?
P.s. 44 Thomas C Brown offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 44 Thomas C Brown part of?
P.s. 44 Thomas C Brown is part of New York City Geographic District #31.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 44 Thomas C Brown located?
P.s. 44 Thomas C Brown is located in the Mariners Harbor neighborhood of Staten Island, NY.
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