PS 42 ELTINGVILLE

PS 42 ELTINGVILLE 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 1,036 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 69 teachers, PS 42 ELTINGVILLE has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 42 ELTINGVILLE, located on Genesee Avenue in Staten Island, is a traditional public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 31, the school is well-regarded for its stable academic environment and its focus on fostering a supportive, community-oriented atmosphere. It serves a suburban residential area, and its curriculum typically emphasizes foundational literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development to prepare students for middle school transitions.

The school is known for being a focal point of the Eltingville neighborhood, often balancing rigorous academic standards with a variety of extracurricular opportunities. Like many schools in the Staten Island borough, PS 42 benefits from strong parental involvement and a dedicated teaching staff that strives to integrate modern instructional strategies with traditional classroom values. Families in the community generally view the school as a reliable institution that prioritizes both the intellectual growth and the individual well-being of its student body.

For more information, contact PS 42 ELTINGVILLE at (718) 984-3800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.