PS 48 WILLIAM G WILCOX
PS 48 WILLIAM G WILCOX 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 982 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 62 teachers, PS 48 WILLIAM G WILCOX 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.
P.S. 48 William G. Wilcox, located on Targee Street in the Concord neighborhood of Staten Island, serves a diverse student population ranging from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 31, the school is deeply integrated into its local community, focusing on providing a foundational academic experience. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, aiming to foster both intellectual growth and social-emotional development in its young learners.
The academic culture at P.S. 48 typically focuses on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, often utilizing enrichment programs to engage students beyond the standard curriculum. Like many schools in the Staten Island district, P.S. 48 values parent and community involvement, striving to create a collaborative atmosphere where families are active participants in their children’s education. With its commitment to inclusive practices and student success, the school serves as a central hub for the families residing in the 10304 area.
For more information, contact PS 48 WILLIAM G WILCOX at (718) 447-8323 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10304-4450
(718) 447-8323
PS 48 WILLIAM G WILCOX is a public school in STATEN ISLAND, NY with about 982 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:
- 982
- Teachers:
- 62.02
- 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 982 students
- White
- 57.3%
- Asian
- 19.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 17.5%
- Black or African American
- 3.9%
- Two or more races
- 1.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.9%
- Male
- 50.1%
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.