PS 373
PS 373 is a public elementary school that is part of the NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75 school district, located in STATEN ISLAND, NY with about 524 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 7th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 135 teachers, PS 373 has a student/teacher ratio of about 3:1. 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 373, located at 91 Henderson Avenue in Staten Island, is a specialized school within the New York City Department of Education system, commonly known as the R.J.C. (Richard J. Curnan) School. It is a District 75 school, which means it is dedicated to serving students with significant disabilities, including those with autism, emotional challenges, and multiple developmental needs. The school is highly regarded for its structured, supportive environment that focuses on providing individualized instruction to help students develop both academic and essential life skills.
The school’s mission centers on fostering independence and personal growth in a safe, inclusive setting. Because it serves a diverse population of learners with complex needs, PS 373 utilizes small class sizes and highly specialized staff, including speech therapists, occupational therapists, and physical therapists, to ensure every student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) is met. By emphasizing community integration and functional skill-building, PS 373 works closely with families to prepare students for the challenges of daily life and to help them reach their fullest potential in a nurturing educational atmosphere.
For more information, contact PS 373 at (718) 816-8897 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10301
(718) 816-8897
PS 373 is a public school in STATEN ISLAND, NY with about 524 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
-
Elementary School
(Special Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
- Total Students:
- 524
- Teachers:
- 135.95
- 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 524 students
- White
- 35.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 30.5%
- Black or African American
- 25.8%
- Asian
- 4.4%
- Two or more races
- 3.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 22.7%
- Male
- 77.3%
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.