PS 65 ACADEMY OF INNOVATIVE LEARNING (THE)

www.ps65.org

340 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

P.S. 65, also known as The Academy of Innovative Learning, is a public elementary school located in the Stapleton neighborhood of Staten Island, New York. Serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade, the school is situated within the New York City Department of Education’s District 31. The school is known for fostering a supportive community environment that prioritizes the holistic development of its diverse student body, focusing on both academic achievement and social-emotional growth.

As reflected in its name, the Academy of Innovative Learning emphasizes modern pedagogical approaches intended to prepare students for the demands of the 21st century. The school typically integrates creative curricula and technology-enhanced instruction to engage students across core subjects like literacy and mathematics. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and personalized learning, P.S. 65 strives to provide a structured yet dynamic educational experience that encourages critical thinking, collaboration, and a lifelong curiosity for learning among its young scholars.

340

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 65 ACADEMY OF INNOVATIVE LEARNING (THE)
Demographic	Student Count
White	51
Hispanic	183
Black	79
Asian	7
Two or More	18
American Indian	2

Hispanic
183 (53.8%)
Black
79 (23.2%)
White
51 (15.0%)
Two or More
18 (5.3%)
Asian
7 (2.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)

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)981-5034
Website:	http://www.ps65.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	340
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	248
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 30

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 58

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 65 ACADEMY OF INNOVATIVE LEARNING (THE)
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	30
Kindergarten	40
Grade 1	49
Grade 2	52
Grade 3	58
Grade 4	53
Grade 5	58

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 65 ACADEMY OF INNOVATIVE LEARNING (THE)
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	187	55%
Male	153	45%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)