PS 48 WILLIAM G WILCOX

www.psis48.echalksites.com

964 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

P.S. 48 William G. Wilcox, located on Targee Street in the Concord neighborhood of Staten Island, serves a diverse student population ranging from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 31, the school is deeply integrated into its local community, focusing on providing a foundational academic experience. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, aiming to foster both intellectual growth and social-emotional development in its young learners.

The academic culture at P.S. 48 typically focuses on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, often utilizing enrichment programs to engage students beyond the standard curriculum. Like many schools in the Staten Island district, P.S. 48 values parent and community involvement, striving to create a collaborative atmosphere where families are active participants in their children’s education. With its commitment to inclusive practices and student success, the school serves as a central hub for the families residing in the 10304 area.

964

Total Students

78.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 48 WILLIAM G WILCOX
Demographic	Student Count
White	437
Hispanic	163
Black	54
Asian	293
Two or More	17

White
437 (45.3%)
Asian
293 (30.4%)
Hispanic
163 (16.9%)
Black
54 (5.6%)
Two or More
17 (1.8%)

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)447-8323
Website:	http://www.psis48.echalksites.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	964
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	78.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	476
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 18

Kindergarten 97

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 98

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 116

Grade 5 103

Grade 6 102

Grade 7 118

Grade 8 131

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 48 WILLIAM G WILCOX
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	97
Grade 1	80
Grade 2	98
Grade 3	101
Grade 4	116
Grade 5	103
Grade 6	102
Grade 7	118
Grade 8	131

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 48 WILLIAM G WILCOX
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	465	48.2%
Male	499	51.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)