School Overview
P.S. 55 The Maure School, located in the Richmond Hill neighborhood of Queens, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the New York City Department of Education, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes core academic achievement alongside social-emotional development. The school prides itself on being a community hub that reflects the diverse cultural landscape of its neighborhood, striving to prepare students for middle school success through a structured curriculum and collaborative teaching practices.

The school is widely recognized for its commitment to building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. P.S. 55 emphasizes the importance of holistic education, often integrating enrichment programs and extracurricular activities to engage students beyond traditional classroom instruction. By focusing on individualized instruction and maintaining a community-centered atmosphere, The Maure School aims to instill a lifelong love of learning while ensuring that every student has the foundational skills necessary to thrive in an increasingly complex educational landscape.
466
Total Students
34.3
Full-Time Teachers
13.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
82.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 55 MAURE
Demographic Student Count
White6
Hispanic125
Black49
Asian111
Two or More3
American Indian145
Pacific Islander27
  • American Indian
    145 (31.1%)
  • Hispanic
    125 (26.8%)
  • Asian
    111 (23.8%)
  • Black
    49 (10.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    27 (5.8%)
  • White
    6 (1.3%)
  • Two or More
    3 (0.6%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #28
Phone: (718)849-3845
Website: http://www.ps55q.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 466
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 34.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 368
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 17
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 63
Kindergarten 66
Grade 1 61
Grade 2 51
Grade 3 77
Grade 4 66
Grade 5 82

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 55 MAURE
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten63
Kindergarten66
Grade 161
Grade 251
Grade 377
Grade 466
Grade 582
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 55 MAURE
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female24552.6%
Male22147.4%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)