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.
485
Total Students
28.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
79.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 55 MAURE
Demographic Student Count
White9
Hispanic121
Black49
Asian128
Two or More9
American Indian137
Pacific Islander32
  • American Indian
    137 (28.2 %)
  • Asian
    128 (26.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    121 (24.9 %)
  • Black
    49 (10.1 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    32 (6.6 %)
  • White
    9 (1.9 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 55 MAURE
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten84
Kindergarten46
Grade 180
Grade 265
Grade 389
Grade 450
Grade 571
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 55 MAURE
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female25452.4%
Male23147.6%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)