PS 3 MARGARET GIOIOSA SCHOOL (THE)
PS 3 MARGARET GIOIOSA SCHOOL (THE) is a public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31 school district, located in STATEN ISLAND, NY with about 793 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 53 teachers, PS 3 MARGARET GIOIOSA SCHOOL (THE) has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
P.S. 3, also known as the Margaret Gioiosa School, is a highly regarded public elementary school located in the Pleasant Plains neighborhood of Staten Island. Serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-known for its strong academic focus and supportive community atmosphere. It is widely recognized by local families for maintaining a structured learning environment that emphasizes foundational literacy and numeracy skills while fostering a positive school culture.
The school is a central part of its community, often highlighted for its dedicated staff and active parent involvement. In addition to core academics, P.S. 3 integrates various programs designed to support student development, including opportunities for social-emotional growth and extracurricular enrichment. As part of the New York City Department of Education, the school is committed to preparing its diverse student body for middle school success while encouraging a lifelong love of learning within a safe and nurturing facility.
For more information, contact PS 3 MARGARET GIOIOSA SCHOOL (THE) at (718) 984-1021 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10309-3499
(718) 984-1021
PS 3 MARGARET GIOIOSA SCHOOL (THE) is a public school in STATEN ISLAND, NY with about 793 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31
- Total Students:
- 793
- Teachers:
- 53
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 793 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PS 3 MARGARET GIOIOSA SCHOOL (THE) is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.
- White
- 78.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 13.1%
- Asian
- 7.1%
- Two or more races
- 1.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Black or African American
- 0.1%
- Female
- 46.0%
- Male
- 54.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.