Excellent
#312 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 7% in state
PS 5 Huguenot
Elementary School · New York City Geographic District #31 · Staten Island, NY
A New York City Geographic District #31 elementary school where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.
348 DEISIUS ST, Staten Island, NY 10312
- Math 84% proficient (2022)
- Reading 91% proficient (2022)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at PS 5 Huguenot score 88% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 88% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
24.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where PS 5 Huguenot sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 59Good Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$111,434
Median home value
$698,900
Median rent
$1,911/mo
College educated
40.9%
Homeownership
81.6%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10312; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS 36 J C DrumgooleEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 864 | Compare → |
| PS 55 Henry M BoehmEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 504 | Compare → |
| PS 3 Margaret Gioiosa School (the)Enrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 644 | Compare → |
| Naples Street Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.6 | PK–5 | Not available | 317 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
New York City Geographic District #31
- Schools in district
- 74
- Rank in district
- #2 of 74
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
PS 5 Huguenot is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About PS 5 Huguenot
PS 5 Huguenot is a public elementary school in Staten Island, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #31, serving approximately 309 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #312 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about PS 5 Huguenot
What grades does PS 5 Huguenot serve?
PS 5 Huguenot serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend PS 5 Huguenot?
PS 5 Huguenot has an enrollment of approximately 309 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 5 Huguenot?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 5 Huguenot is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 5 Huguenot rank in NY?
PS 5 Huguenot ranks #312 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 5 Huguenot's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 5 Huguenot has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 5 Huguenot?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 5 Huguenot has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 5 Huguenot a charter school?
No, PS 5 Huguenot is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 5 Huguenot a Title I school?
No, PS 5 Huguenot is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 5 Huguenot?
24.3% of students at PS 5 Huguenot qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 309
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Richmond County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.6%
- Phone
- (718) 668-3270
- Area population (ZIP 10312)
- 63,345
- Area average commute
- 43.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 10312; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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