PS 55 MAURE
485 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
P.S. 55 The Maure School, located in the Richmond Hill neighborhood of Queens, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the New York City Department of Education, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes core academic achievement alongside social-emotional development. The school prides itself on being a community hub that reflects the diverse cultural landscape of its neighborhood, striving to prepare students for middle school success through a structured curriculum and collaborative teaching practices.
The school is widely recognized for its commitment to building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. P.S. 55 emphasizes the importance of holistic education, often integrating enrichment programs and extracurricular activities to engage students beyond traditional classroom instruction. By focusing on individualized instruction and maintaining a community-centered atmosphere, The Maure School aims to instill a lifelong love of learning while ensuring that every student has the foundational skills necessary to thrive in an increasingly complex educational landscape.
The school is widely recognized for its commitment to building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. P.S. 55 emphasizes the importance of holistic education, often integrating enrichment programs and extracurricular activities to engage students beyond traditional classroom instruction. By focusing on individualized instruction and maintaining a community-centered atmosphere, The Maure School aims to instill a lifelong love of learning while ensuring that every student has the foundational skills necessary to thrive in an increasingly complex educational landscape.
485
Total Students
28.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
79.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic | 121 |
| Black | 49 |
| Asian | 128 |
| Two or More | 9 |
| American Indian | 137 |
| Pacific Islander | 32 |
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American Indian137 (28.2 %)
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Asian128 (26.4 %)
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Hispanic121 (24.9 %)
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Black49 (10.1 %)
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Pacific Islander32 (6.6 %)
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White9 (1.9 %)
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Two or More9 (1.9 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #28 |
| Phone: | (718)849-3845 |
| Website: | http://www.ps55q.com |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 485 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 28.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 17.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 368 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 17 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
84
Kindergarten
46
Grade 1
80
Grade 2
65
Grade 3
89
Grade 4
50
Grade 5
71
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 84 |
| Kindergarten | 46 |
| Grade 1 | 80 |
| Grade 2 | 65 |
| Grade 3 | 89 |
| Grade 4 | 50 |
| Grade 5 | 71 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 254 | 52.4% |
| Male | 231 | 47.6% |
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