PS 32 GIFFORD SCHOOL (THE)

www.ps32statenisland.com

662 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

PS 32, also known as the Gifford School, is a public elementary school located in the Great Kills neighborhood of Staten Island, New York. Serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 31. The school is well-regarded within the local community for its focus on providing a structured, nurturing environment aimed at fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development for its diverse student population.

Academically, PS 32 emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with state standards, often highlighting core subjects like literacy and mathematics while encouraging student participation in arts and enrichment programs. The school prides itself on maintaining a strong partnership between educators, parents, and the surrounding community, which helps create a supportive culture. By prioritizing individualized attention and a collaborative learning atmosphere, PS 32 strives to prepare its young learners for the rigors of middle school and beyond.

662

Total Students

36.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 32 GIFFORD SCHOOL (THE)
Demographic	Student Count
White	403
Hispanic	110
Black	7
Asian	128
Two or More	12
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
403 (60.9 %)
Asian
128 (19.3 %)
Hispanic
110 (16.6 %)
Two or More
12 (1.8 %)
Black
7 (1.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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)984-1688
Website:	http://www.ps32statenisland.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	662
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	330
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 67

Kindergarten 96

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 104

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 120

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 32 GIFFORD SCHOOL (THE)
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	67
Kindergarten	96
Grade 1	91
Grade 2	104
Grade 3	101
Grade 4	83
Grade 5	120

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 32 GIFFORD SCHOOL (THE)
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	345	52.1%
Male	317	47.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)