PS 55 HENRY M BOEHM
PS 55 HENRY M BOEHM 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 602 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 47 teachers, PS 55 HENRY M BOEHM has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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 55 Henry M. Boehm, located in the Eltingville neighborhood of Staten Island, is a well-regarded public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the New York City Department of Education, the school is recognized for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented environment. It places a strong emphasis on foundational academic skills in literacy and mathematics while encouraging students to participate in a variety of enrichment activities that support social and emotional development.
The school is noted for its stable and dedicated teaching staff, who work to maintain high academic standards while providing individualized attention to student needs. In addition to its core curriculum, PS 55 often incorporates programs that promote physical fitness, the arts, and community service, aiming to educate the "whole child." Parents and families in the district frequently praise the school for its active parent-teacher association and its commitment to creating a safe, inclusive, and welcoming atmosphere for all learners.
For more information, contact PS 55 HENRY M BOEHM at (718) 697-5200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10312-5598
(718) 697-5200
PS 55 HENRY M BOEHM is a public school in STATEN ISLAND, NY with about 602 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:
- 602
- Teachers:
- 47.01
- 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 602 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PS 55 HENRY M BOEHM is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.
- White
- 84.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.6%
- Asian
- 5.0%
- Two or more races
- 0.8%
- Black or African American
- 0.5%
- Female
- 46.2%
- Male
- 53.8%
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.