PS 22 GRANITEVILLE

PS 22 GRANITEVILLE 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 967 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 68 teachers, PS 22 GRANITEVILLE 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. 22, also known as the Graniteville School, is a public elementary school located at 1860 Forest Avenue in the Graniteville neighborhood of Staten Island. Serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 31. It functions as a foundational pillar for the local community, emphasizing a standard core curriculum while fostering an environment that aims to support the social and academic development of its diverse student body.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to providing a balanced education that integrates literacy, mathematics, and science alongside enrichment activities. As a community-focused institution, P.S. 22 Graniteville strives to maintain a collaborative partnership between educators, students, and parents to help children reach grade-level benchmarks. By prioritizing a structured learning environment, the school prepares its students for the transition to middle school, positioning itself as a vital educational hub within the Staten Island community.

For more information, contact PS 22 GRANITEVILLE at (718) 442-2219 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1860 FOREST AVE
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10303-2191
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PS 22 GRANITEVILLE is a public Title I school in STATEN ISLAND, NY with about 967 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
967
Teachers:
68
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 967 students

Hispanic/Latino
56.4%
Black or African American
24.1%
White
9.6%
Asian
7.0%
Two or more races
2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.9%

Female
50.6%
Male
49.4%

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.