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#1371 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 29% in state

PS 4 Maurice Wollin

Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31

200 NEDRA LANE, Staten Island, NY 10312

Enrollment

828

Student-Teacher

10.8:1

Score

7.3

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New York schools

#1,371 of 4,742

In Staten Island

#30 of 86

public schools

In district

#28 of 74

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31

Academic growth

7.7 / 10

Very Good

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PS 4 Maurice Wollin

7.3/10

Elementary School in Staten Island · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About PS 4 Maurice Wollin

PS 4 Maurice Wollin is a public elementary school in Staten Island, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31. PS 4 Maurice Wollin serves approximately 828 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 4 Maurice Wollin has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,371 of 4,742 schools in NY.

Structured state assessment records for PS 4 Maurice Wollin show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares1.1 pts above district
  • This school 7.3 · Very Good
  • District avg 6.2
  • NY avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

32% of students at PS 4 Maurice Wollin were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.48 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics7.1Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-1.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-11.1 pts
Overall Proficiency51% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile57th
Resources & Environment6.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.8:1
Chronic Absenteeism32.4%

PS 4 Maurice Wollin — Students at PS 4 Maurice Wollin score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

48.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 61.5% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
48.1% (2021 NYSED)
ELA Proficiency 59.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
57.0% (2021 NYSED)

Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
91%
ELA
74%
2010
Math
71%
ELA
55%
2011
Math
78%
ELA
64%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
37%
2013
Math
51%
ELA
41%
2014
Math
44%
ELA
39%
2015
Math
48%
ELA
51%
2016
Math
48%
ELA
51%
2017
Math
61%
ELA
61%
2018
Math
61%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
61%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2022
Math
52.1%
ELA
49.8%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.7/10.

How PS 4 Maurice Wollin Compares

See how PS 4 Maurice Wollin performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.3/10
71th percentile in NY
Academic
7.1/10
Very Good
Growth
7.7/10
Very Good
Environment
6.5/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
49%
Teaching Staff
11:1 student-teacher ratio
77 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
32.4%

Location

200 NEDRA LANE, Staten Island, NY 10312

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering PS 4 Maurice Wollin may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS 5 HUGUENOT (rated 8.5/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PS 26 CARTERET SCHOOL (THE) (rated 8.5/10, 2.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PS 3 MARGARET GIOIOSA SCHOOL (THE) (rated 8.3/10, 2.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Staten Island, see our Staten Island schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.3 mi
School Distance Rating
IS 75 FRANK D PAULO Staten Island 0.5 mi 8.0
PS 36 J C DRUMGOOLE Staten Island 0.9 mi 6.4
PS 56 LOUIS DESARIO SCHOOL (THE) Staten Island 1.2 mi 7.2
PS 5 HUGUENOT Staten Island 1.6 mi 8.5
TOTTENVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Staten Island 1.7 mi 7.8
KATHLEEN GRIMM SCHOOL FOR LEADERSHIP Staten Island 1.4 mi 7.3
PS 42 ELTINGVILLE Staten Island 1.4 mi 7.2
IS 7 ELIAS BERNSTEIN Staten Island 2.0 mi 7.2
Columbus Elementary School Carteret 2.0 mi 7.1
GATEWAY SCHOOL Carteret 2.1 mi 7.5
PS 3 MARGARET GIOIOSA SCHOOL (THE) Staten Island 2.3 mi 8.3
PS 55 HENRY M BOEHM Staten Island 2.0 mi 6.2
RABBI JACOB JOSEPH SCHOOL FOR BOYS Staten Island 2.1 mi 6.9
YESHIVA GEDOLAH OF CARTERET INC. Carteret 2.4 mi 6.2
PS 26 CARTERET SCHOOL (THE) Staten Island 2.8 mi 8.5
PS 32 GIFFORD SCHOOL (THE) Staten Island 2.2 mi 6.9
Carteret Junior High School Carteret 2.5 mi 5.4
Nathan Hale Elementary School Carteret 2.7 mi 8.1
Carteret High School Carteret 2.6 mi 4.6
PS 8 SHIRLEE SOLOMON Staten Island 2.3 mi 8.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 10312 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$111,434

Median Home Value

$698,900

Median Rent

$1,911/mo

Population

63,345

College Educated

40.9%

Homeownership

81.6%

Avg Commute

43.9 min

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Median Age

40.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PS 4 Maurice Wollin

What grades does PS 4 Maurice Wollin serve?

PS 4 Maurice Wollin serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend PS 4 Maurice Wollin?

PS 4 Maurice Wollin has an enrollment of approximately 828 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 4 Maurice Wollin?

The student-teacher ratio at PS 4 Maurice Wollin is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does PS 4 Maurice Wollin rank in NY?

PS 4 Maurice Wollin ranks #1,371 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is PS 4 Maurice Wollin's MySchoolScout rating?

PS 4 Maurice Wollin has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at PS 4 Maurice Wollin?

Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 4 Maurice Wollin has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is PS 4 Maurice Wollin a charter school?

No, PS 4 Maurice Wollin is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is PS 4 Maurice Wollin a Title I school?

No, PS 4 Maurice Wollin is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 4 Maurice Wollin?

48.7% of students at PS 4 Maurice Wollin qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
58 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
46 Some Transit
Bike Score
32 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
828
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
77
Free/Reduced Lunch
48.7%
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Richmond County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.4%

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