Serving 309 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P.s. 5 Huguenot ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 309 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 5 Huguenot ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
P.s. 5 Huguenot's student population of 309 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
309 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 5 Huguenot ranks within the top 1% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 5 Huguenot is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#32 out of 4346 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
8%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
82%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 5 Huguenot's ranking?
P.s. 5 Huguenot is ranked #32 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 5 Huguenot often compared to?
P.s. 5 Huguenotis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 30 Westerleigh, P.s. 36 J C Drumgoole by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 5 Huguenot?
309 students attend P.s. 5 Huguenot.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of P.s. 5 Huguenot students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 5 Huguenot?
P.s. 5 Huguenot has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 5 Huguenot offer ?
P.s. 5 Huguenot offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 5 Huguenot part of?
P.s. 5 Huguenot is part of New York City Geographic District #31 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 5 Huguenot located?
P.s. 5 Huguenot is located in the Princes Bay neighborhood of Staten Island, NY. There are 3 other public schools located in Princes Bay.
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