PORT RICHMOND SCHOOL FOR VISIONARY LEARNING

www.ps68.org

403 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Port Richmond School for Visionary Learning (P.S. 20) is a public elementary school serving students in Pre-K through 5th grade on Staten Island. The school is known for its commitment to a well-rounded academic curriculum that integrates core subjects with creative and critical thinking initiatives. By fostering an environment centered on "visionary" learning, the school encourages students to develop problem-solving skills and curiosity, aiming to prepare them for success in their future educational endeavors.

The school community places a strong emphasis on inclusivity and support, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Beyond the classroom, P.S. 20 is active in engaging families and the local community, often organizing programs and extracurricular opportunities that promote social-emotional growth alongside traditional academics. With a focus on cultivating a supportive atmosphere, the school works to ensure that all students have the resources and encouragement necessary to thrive both as learners and as members of the Staten Island community.

403

Total Students

27.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PORT RICHMOND SCHOOL FOR VISIONARY LEARNING
Demographic	Student Count
White	52
Hispanic	210
Black	84
Asian	35
Two or More	20
American Indian	2

Hispanic
210 (52.1 %)
Black
84 (20.8 %)
White
52 (12.9 %)
Asian
35 (8.7 %)
Two or More
20 (5.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

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)816-3377
Website:	http://www.ps68.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	403
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	299
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 50

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 72