PS 50 Frank Hankinson

PS 50 Frank Hankinson serves 715 students from prekindergarten through fifth grade in Staten Island's Richmond County. This regular public elementary school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14.9:1 with 48 full-time equivalent teachers, creating manageable class sizes that support individualized attention. The school demonstrates exceptional academic performance, earning an impressive 8.4 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating and ranking 244th out of 4,758 schools statewide, placing it in the 95th percentile of New York elementary schools.

Students consistently excel academically, with 90% achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and reading, while 86% reach proficiency in mathematics. This strong academic foundation reflects the school's commitment to educational excellence across all grade levels. PS 50 Frank Hankinson is situated in ZIP code 10306, a stable residential community where the median household income reaches $94,758 and median home values are $653,300.

The neighborhood's relatively low poverty rate of 9.8% and the fact that 32% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher contribute to a supportive educational environment. The school serves families within Staten Island's large city setting, benefiting from both urban resources and the close-knit community characteristics that help create an engaging learning environment for elementary students.