PS 11 THOMAS DONGAN SCHOOL

PS 11 THOMAS DONGAN SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31 school district, located in STATEN ISLAND, NY with about 316 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 28 teachers, PS 11 THOMAS DONGAN SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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. 11, the Thomas Dongan School, is a public elementary school located in the Dongan Hills neighborhood of Staten Island, New York. Serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 31. It is named in honor of Thomas Dongan, the 17th-century colonial governor of New York, and has long served as a foundational educational institution for the surrounding local community.

The school is known for fostering a structured learning environment that emphasizes core academic development in literacy and mathematics. Beyond traditional academics, P.S. 11 typically provides a variety of support services, including English Language Learner (ELL) programs and special education resources, to accommodate a diverse student body. By focusing on both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, the school aims to prepare its young students for success as they transition into the middle school years.

For more information, contact PS 11 THOMAS DONGAN SCHOOL at (718) 979-1030 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.