PS 23 RICHMONDTOWN

www.ps23r.org

608 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

PS 23, also known as the Richmondtown School, is a public elementary school located in the heart of Staten Island, New York. Serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-regarded for its long-standing presence in the community and its commitment to fostering a nurturing learning environment. The school emphasizes a balanced academic curriculum, aiming to provide students with a strong foundation in core subjects while encouraging personal growth and social-emotional development.

Beyond the classroom, PS 23 Richmondtown is known for its active school community and collaborative atmosphere between staff, students, and families. The school prides itself on its efforts to promote inclusivity and support the diverse needs of its student population. Located in a historic section of Staten Island, the school benefits from a stable neighborhood setting, often drawing on local resources to enrich its educational programs and provide students with a well-rounded academic experience.

608

Total Students

42.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 23 RICHMONDTOWN
Demographic	Student Count
White	353
Hispanic	85
Black	4
Asian	142
Two or More	21
American Indian	3

White
353 (58.1%)
Asian
142 (23.4%)
Hispanic
85 (14.0%)
Two or More
21 (3.5%)
Black
4 (0.7%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)

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 #31
Phone:	(718)351-1155
Website:	http://www.ps23r.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	608
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	228
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 36

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 114

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 93

Ungraded 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 23 RICHMONDTOWN
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	36
Kindergarten	77
Grade 1	89
Grade 2	103
Grade 3	114
Grade 4	95
Grade 5	93
Ungraded	1

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 23 RICHMONDTOWN
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	296	48.7%
Male	312	51.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)