PS 4 MAURICE WOLLIN

www.ps4si.org

799 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

P.S. 4 Maurice Wollin is a public elementary school located in the Arden Heights neighborhood of Staten Island, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 31, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. It emphasizes a well-rounded academic curriculum while providing a variety of enrichment opportunities designed to help students build a strong foundational base in literacy, mathematics, and social development.

Beyond academics, P.S. 4 is known for its active school community and collaborative atmosphere between staff, parents, and students. The school focuses on character education and social-emotional learning, aiming to prepare children to be responsible, engaged citizens. With a campus located in a residential area, it serves as a central hub for the local community, often organizing events and programs that encourage family involvement and celebrate student achievement throughout the academic year.

799

Total Students

76.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 4 MAURICE WOLLIN
Demographic	Student Count
White	443
Hispanic	159
Black	12
Asian	156
Two or More	22
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

White
443 (55.4 %)
Hispanic
159 (19.9 %)
Asian
156 (19.5 %)
Two or More
22 (2.8 %)
Black
12 (1.5 %)
American Indian
5 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

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 #31
Phone:	(718)984-1197
Website:	http://www.ps4si.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	799
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	76.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	396
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 134

Kindergarten 116

Grade 1 119

Grade 2 110

Grade 3 110

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 115

Ungraded 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 4 MAURICE WOLLIN
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	134
Kindergarten	116
Grade 1	119
Grade 2	110
Grade 3	110
Grade 4	94
Grade 5	115
Ungraded	1

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 4 MAURICE WOLLIN
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	343	42.9%
Male	456	57.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)