PS 55 HENRY M BOEHM

www.ps55.org

512 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

PS 55 Henry M. Boehm, located in the Eltingville neighborhood of Staten Island, is a well-regarded public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the New York City Department of Education, the school is recognized for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented environment. It places a strong emphasis on foundational academic skills in literacy and mathematics while encouraging students to participate in a variety of enrichment activities that support social and emotional development.

The school is noted for its stable and dedicated teaching staff, who work to maintain high academic standards while providing individualized attention to student needs. In addition to its core curriculum, PS 55 often incorporates programs that promote physical fitness, the arts, and community service, aiming to educate the "whole child." Parents and families in the district frequently praise the school for its active parent-teacher association and its commitment to creating a safe, inclusive, and welcoming atmosphere for all learners.

512

Total Students

41.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 55 HENRY M BOEHM
Demographic	Student Count
White	367
Hispanic	73
Black	1
Asian	59
Two or More	10
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
367 (71.7%)
Hispanic
73 (14.3%)
Asian
59 (11.5%)
Two or More
10 (2.0%)
Black
1 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
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)697-5200
Website:	http://www.ps55.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	512
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	206
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 35

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 84

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 55 HENRY M BOEHM
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	35
Kindergarten	84
Grade 1	76
Grade 2	67
Grade 3	84
Grade 4	82
Grade 5	84

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 55 HENRY M BOEHM
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	261	51%
Male	251	49%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)