Serving 720 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Space Shuttle Columbia School ranks in the top 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 50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 720 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: SPACE SHUTTLE COLUMBIA SCHOOL serves a 0.7 square mile area in Staten Island, NY, typically within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.8 miles to the zone's edge and extending up to 2.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Space Shuttle Columbia School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Space Shuttle Columbia School's student population of 720 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
720 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Space Shuttle Columbia School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Space Shuttle Columbia School is 0.71, 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
#2119 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
32%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
37%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.2%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Space Shuttle Columbia School's ranking?
Space Shuttle Columbia School is ranked #2119 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Space Shuttle Columbia School often compared to?
Space Shuttle Columbia Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 69 Daniel D Tompkins by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Space Shuttle Columbia School?
720 students attend Space Shuttle Columbia School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Space Shuttle Columbia School students are White, 32% of students are Asian, 23% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Space Shuttle Columbia School?
Space Shuttle Columbia School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Space Shuttle Columbia School offer ?
Space Shuttle Columbia School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Space Shuttle Columbia School part of?
Space Shuttle Columbia School is part of New York City Geographic District #31.
In what neighborhood is Space Shuttle Columbia School located?
Space Shuttle Columbia School is located in the New Springville neighborhood of Staten Island, NY. There are 5 other public schools located in New Springville.
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