PS 50 FRANK HANKINSON
PS 50 FRANK HANKINSON 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 773 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 50 teachers, PS 50 FRANK HANKINSON 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. 50 Frank Hankinson is a public elementary school located in the Grasmere neighborhood of Staten Island, New York. Serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 31. The school is known for being a neighborhood-focused institution that emphasizes foundational academic skills while fostering a supportive and structured environment for its young learners.
The school is characterized by its commitment to student growth, often focusing on literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development. As a staple of the local community, P.S. 50 works to engage families through various school events and parent involvement initiatives. By providing a traditional academic curriculum supplemented by various enrichment opportunities, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while maintaining a strong sense of community pride and identity.
For more information, contact PS 50 FRANK HANKINSON at (718) 987-0396 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10306-3999
(718) 987-0396
PS 50 FRANK HANKINSON is a public school in STATEN ISLAND, NY with about 773 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:
- 773
- Teachers:
- 50.02
- 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 773 students
- White
- 67.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 15.4%
- Asian
- 12.5%
- Black or African American
- 2.2%
- Two or more races
- 1.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 52.1%
- Male
- 47.9%
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.