HARBOR VIEW SCHOOL (THE)

HARBOR VIEW SCHOOL (THE) is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31 school district, located in STATEN ISLAND, NY with about 265 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 21 teachers, HARBOR VIEW 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.

The Harbor View School, located at 300 Richmond Terrace in Staten Island, NY, is a specialized educational facility operated by the New York City Department of Education. It is primarily recognized as a District 75 school, a specialized district that serves students with significant learning challenges, including those with autism, emotional disabilities, and multiple developmental needs. The school is designed to provide highly structured, supportive environments that integrate academics with therapeutic services tailored to the individual developmental goals of its student population.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school emphasizes holistic growth by offering a range of related services such as speech therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy, often integrated directly into the students' daily schedules. The facility’s location on Richmond Terrace positions it within a historic area of Staten Island, and it serves as a critical community resource for families seeking specialized instruction that focuses on fostering independence, social-emotional development, and functional life skills for students who require more intensive support than is typically available in a general education setting.

For more information, contact HARBOR VIEW SCHOOL (THE) at (718) 390-2190 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.