PS 56 LOUIS DESARIO SCHOOL (THE)
PS 56 LOUIS DESARIO SCHOOL (THE) 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 604 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 48 teachers, PS 56 LOUIS DESARIO SCHOOL (THE) 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 56, officially known as The Louis Desario School, is a public elementary school located in the Huguenot neighborhood of Staten Island, New York. Serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 31. The school is widely recognized for its strong focus on community and its long-standing reputation for maintaining a nurturing, student-centered environment that prioritizes both academic growth and social-emotional development.
Academically, PS 56 is known for its rigorous curriculum and dedicated staff who emphasize foundational skills in literacy and mathematics. The school actively promotes a culture of inclusion, offering various support services and enrichment programs to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Beyond the classroom, the school encourages parent involvement and community engagement, fostering a collaborative atmosphere where families and educators work together to support student success. Through its commitment to a well-rounded education, PS 56 remains a cornerstone of the Huguenot community.
For more information, contact PS 56 LOUIS DESARIO SCHOOL (THE) at (718) 605-1189 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10309
(718) 605-1189
PS 56 LOUIS DESARIO SCHOOL (THE) is a public school in STATEN ISLAND, NY with about 604 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:
- 604
- Teachers:
- 48.01
- 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 604 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PS 56 LOUIS DESARIO SCHOOL (THE) is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.
- White
- 78.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.9%
- Asian
- 4.8%
- Black or African American
- 1.2%
- Two or more races
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.2%
- Male
- 51.8%
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.