PS 32 GIFFORD SCHOOL (THE)

www.ps32statenisland.com

694 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

PS 32, also known as the Gifford School, is a public elementary school located in the Great Kills neighborhood of Staten Island, New York. Serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 31. The school is well-regarded within the local community for its focus on providing a structured, nurturing environment aimed at fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development for its diverse student population.

Academically, PS 32 emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with state standards, often highlighting core subjects like literacy and mathematics while encouraging student participation in arts and enrichment programs. The school prides itself on maintaining a strong partnership between educators, parents, and the surrounding community, which helps create a supportive culture. By prioritizing individualized attention and a collaborative learning atmosphere, PS 32 strives to prepare its young learners for the rigors of middle school and beyond.

694

Total Students

44.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 32 GIFFORD SCHOOL (THE)
Demographic	Student Count
White	358
Hispanic	119
Black	17
Asian	181
Two or More	17
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
358 (51.6%)
Asian
181 (26.1%)
Hispanic
119 (17.1%)
Black
17 (2.4%)
Two or More
17 (2.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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)984-1688
Website:	http://www.ps32statenisland.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	694
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	330
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 64

Kindergarten 101

Grade 1 95

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 100

Grade 4 119

Grade 5 117

Ungraded 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 32 GIFFORD SCHOOL (THE)
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	64
Kindergarten	101
Grade 1	95
Grade 2	97
Grade 3	100
Grade 4	119
Grade 5	117
Ungraded	1

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 32 GIFFORD SCHOOL (THE)
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	349	50.3%
Male	345	49.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)