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#3547 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 60 Alice Austen
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31
55 MERRILL AVE, Staten Island, NY 10314
Enrollment
631
Student-Teacher
13.1:1
Score
5.0
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
631
Student-Teacher
13.1:1
Score
5.0
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#3,547 of 4,742
In Staten Island
#67 of 86
public schools
In district
#61 of 74
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31
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PS 60 Alice Austen
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About PS 60 Alice Austen
PS 60 Alice Austen is a public elementary school in Staten Island, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31. PS 60 Alice Austen serves approximately 631 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 60 Alice Austen has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,547 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for PS 60 Alice Austen show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 5.0 · Average
- District avg 6.2
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
39% of students at PS 60 Alice Austen 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
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PS 60 Alice Austen — Students at PS 60 Alice Austen score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
71.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* 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: 4.5/10.
How PS 60 Alice Austen Compares
See how PS 60 Alice Austen performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
55 MERRILL AVE, Staten Island, NY 10314
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 60 Alice Austen may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. NEW WORLD PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PS 54 CHARLES W LENG (rated 8.0/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, HELLENIC CLASSICAL CHARTER SCHOOL - STATEN ISLAND (rated 7.4/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Staten Island, see our Staten Island schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.9 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10314 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$104,655
Median Home Value
$665,500
Median Rent
$1,726/mo
Population
93,539
College Educated
37.3%
Homeownership
74.6%
Avg Commute
41 min
Poverty Rate
10.1%
Median Age
41.4
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 60 Alice Austen
What grades does PS 60 Alice Austen serve?
PS 60 Alice Austen serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend PS 60 Alice Austen?
PS 60 Alice Austen has an enrollment of approximately 631 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 60 Alice Austen?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 60 Alice Austen is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 60 Alice Austen rank in NY?
PS 60 Alice Austen ranks #3,547 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 60 Alice Austen's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 60 Alice Austen has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 60 Alice Austen?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 60 Alice Austen has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 60 Alice Austen a charter school?
No, PS 60 Alice Austen is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 60 Alice Austen a Title I school?
No, PS 60 Alice Austen is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 60 Alice Austen?
71.3% of students at PS 60 Alice Austen qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 631
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 71.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Richmond County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.7%
- Phone
- (718) 761-3325
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31- District Enrollment
- 60,047
- Schools in District
- 74
- District Rank
- #61 of 74
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