PS 48 WILLIAM G WILCOX

www.psis48.echalksites.com

983 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

P.S. 48 William G. Wilcox, located on Targee Street in the Concord neighborhood of Staten Island, serves a diverse student population ranging from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 31, the school is deeply integrated into its local community, focusing on providing a foundational academic experience. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, aiming to foster both intellectual growth and social-emotional development in its young learners.

The academic culture at P.S. 48 typically focuses on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, often utilizing enrichment programs to engage students beyond the standard curriculum. Like many schools in the Staten Island district, P.S. 48 values parent and community involvement, striving to create a collaborative atmosphere where families are active participants in their children’s education. With its commitment to inclusive practices and student success, the school serves as a central hub for the families residing in the 10304 area.

983

Total Students

79.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 48 WILLIAM G WILCOX
Demographic	Student Count
White	468
Hispanic	174
Black	48
Asian	270
Two or More	20
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
468 (47.6 %)
Asian
270 (27.5 %)
Hispanic
174 (17.7 %)
Black
48 (4.9 %)
Two or More
20 (2.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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)447-8323
Website:	http://www.psis48.echalksites.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	983
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	79.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	476
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 17

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 110

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 107

Grade 5 104

Grade 6 132

Grade 7 126

Grade 8 101

Ungraded 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 48 WILLIAM G WILCOX
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	17
Kindergarten	85
Grade 1	99
Grade 2	110
Grade 3	101
Grade 4	107
Grade 5	104
Grade 6	132
Grade 7	126
Grade 8	101
Ungraded	1

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 48 WILLIAM G WILCOX
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	481	48.9%
Male	502	51.1%

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