PS 36 J C DRUMGOOLE
PS 36 J C DRUMGOOLE 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 858 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 60 teachers, PS 36 J C DRUMGOOLE 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.
PS 36, also known as the J.C. Drumgoole School, is a public elementary school located in the Huguenot neighborhood of Staten Island, New York. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 31. It is widely recognized in the local community for maintaining a supportive, traditional learning environment that focuses on foundational academics while fostering social-emotional growth in its students.
The school is well-regarded for its strong sense of community and active parent involvement. In addition to a core curriculum that emphasizes literacy and mathematics, PS 36 often incorporates enrichment activities to provide a well-rounded experience. Its location in a residential area of Staten Island makes it a staple of the local neighborhood, and it is frequently noted for its stable faculty and commitment to preparing students for the transition to middle school.
For more information, contact PS 36 J C DRUMGOOLE at (718) 984-1422 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10312-3599
(718) 984-1422
PS 36 J C DRUMGOOLE is a public school in STATEN ISLAND, NY with about 858 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:
- 858
- Teachers:
- 60.04
- 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 858 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PS 36 J C DRUMGOOLE is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.
- White
- 78.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.9%
- Asian
- 5.2%
- Two or more races
- 1.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Black or African American
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.3%
- Male
- 50.7%
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.