PS 39 FRANCIS J MURPHY JR

99 MACFARLAND AVE
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10305

www.ps39r.org

492 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

PS 39 Francis J. Murphy Jr. is a public elementary school located in the South Beach neighborhood of Staten Island, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the New York City Department of Education, the school is situated in a residential area and serves as a local hub for families in the 10305 zip code. It is recognized for its commitment to providing a foundational education that focuses on literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development within a structured classroom environment.

The school community emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where educators work to address the diverse academic needs of their student population. In addition to its core academic curriculum, PS 39 typically integrates enrichment opportunities and extracurricular activities designed to foster student engagement and personal growth. By maintaining a focus on school culture and community involvement, PS 39 strives to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond while fostering a sense of belonging among its students and their families.

492

Total Students

38.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 39 FRANCIS J MURPHY JR
Demographic	Student Count
White	200
Hispanic	125
Black	28
Asian	123
Two or More	11
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

White
200 (40.7%)
Hispanic
125 (25.4%)
Asian
123 (25.0%)
Black
28 (5.7%)
Two or More
11 (2.2%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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)447-4543
Website:	http://www.ps39r.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	492
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	409
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 79

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 90

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 39 FRANCIS J MURPHY JR
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	79
Grade 1	78
Grade 2	84
Grade 3	86
Grade 4	75
Grade 5	90

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 39 FRANCIS J MURPHY JR
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	224	45.5%
Male	268	54.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)