STEPHANIE A VIERNO SCHOOL (THE)

STEPHANIE A VIERNO SCHOOL (THE) 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 678 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 51 teachers, STEPHANIE A VIERNO SCHOOL (THE) has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

The Stephanie A. Vierno School (P.S. 360), located at 216 Clawson Street in Staten Island, is a specialized educational facility within the New York City Department of Education’s District 75. District 75 provides citywide educational, vocational, and behavioral support services for students who have significant challenges, including autism, emotional disabilities, and multiple learning needs. As a school within this specialized network, P.S. 360 focuses on creating a highly structured and supportive environment tailored to the unique developmental and academic requirements of its student population.

The school is committed to fostering academic growth while emphasizing the development of social and independent living skills. By utilizing small class sizes, individualized education programs (IEPs), and a dedicated team of special education teachers and therapists, the Stephanie A. Vierno School aims to help students reach their full potential in a safe and nurturing setting. The school places a high priority on a multidisciplinary approach, often integrating speech, occupational, and physical therapy into the daily curriculum to ensure that each student receives comprehensive care suited to their specific goals.

For more information, contact STEPHANIE A VIERNO SCHOOL (THE) at (718) 351-6777 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.