PS 35 CLOVE VALLEY SCHOOL (THE)

367 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

P.S. 35, also known as The Clove Valley School, is a public elementary school located in the Grymes Hill/Silver Lake area of Staten Island, New York. Serving students in grades PK through 5, the school is recognized for its commitment to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment that prioritizes the social-emotional and academic growth of its students. The school works to foster a strong sense of community, encouraging collaboration between staff, parents, and the surrounding neighborhood to support the diverse needs of its student population.

Academically, P.S. 35 emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core subjects with enrichment opportunities. The school is known for its relatively intimate setting, which allows for personalized attention and strong teacher-student relationships. In addition to traditional classroom instruction, the school often highlights the importance of arts, character education, and physical activity, aiming to develop well-rounded individuals who are prepared for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

367

Total Students

24.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 35 CLOVE VALLEY SCHOOL (THE)
Demographic	Student Count
White	177
Hispanic	75
Black	24
Asian	63
Two or More	26
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
177 (48.2%)
Hispanic
75 (20.4%)
Asian
63 (17.2%)
Two or More
26 (7.1%)
Black
24 (6.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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)442-3037
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	367
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	147
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 56

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 35 CLOVE VALLEY SCHOOL (THE)
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	51
Grade 1	73
Grade 2	71
Grade 3	55
Grade 4	61
Grade 5	56

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 35 CLOVE VALLEY SCHOOL (THE)
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	191	52%
Male	176	48%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

BRIDGE PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL

Charter School 263 Students

715 OCEAN TERRACE-BLDG E
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10301 (0.4 miles away)

Elementary School K - 5th