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PS 69 Daniel D Tompkins

Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31

144 KEATING PL, Staten Island, NY 10314

Enrollment

729

Student-Teacher

9:1

Score

5.5

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New York schools

#3,116 of 4,742

In Staten Island

#63 of 86

public schools

In district

#58 of 74

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31

School environment

7.1 / 10

Very Good

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PS 69 Daniel D Tompkins

5.5/10

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About PS 69 Daniel D Tompkins

PS 69 Daniel D Tompkins is a public elementary school in Staten Island, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31. PS 69 Daniel D Tompkins serves approximately 729 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 69 Daniel D Tompkins has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,116 of 4,742 schools in NY.

Structured state assessment records for PS 69 Daniel D Tompkins show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares0.7 pts below district
  • This school 5.5 · Average
  • District avg 6.2
  • NY avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

At 9:1 students to teachers, PS 69 Daniel D Tompkins sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.5Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.9 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-15.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-21.3 pts
Overall Proficiency39% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-6.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
Resources & Environment7.1Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9:1
Chronic Absenteeism28.5%

PS 69 Daniel D Tompkins — Students at PS 69 Daniel D Tompkins score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

69.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 51.0% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
48.1% (2021 NYSED)
ELA Proficiency 54.7% (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
94%
ELA
76%
2010
Math
69%
ELA
61%
2011
Math
71%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
41%
ELA
38%
2013
Math
46%
ELA
38%
2014
Math
51%
ELA
38%
2015
Math
53%
ELA
49%
2016
Math
53%
ELA
46%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
67.5%
2022
Math
38.4%
ELA
39.6%

* 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 69 Daniel D Tompkins Compares

See how PS 69 Daniel D Tompkins performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.5/10
34th percentile in NY
Academic
6.0/10
Average
Growth
4.5/10
Below Average
Environment
7.1/10
Very Good

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
70%
Teaching Staff
9:1 student-teacher ratio
81 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
28.5%

Location

144 KEATING PL, Staten Island, NY 10314

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering PS 69 Daniel D Tompkins may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS 54 CHARLES W LENG (rated 8.0/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is HELLENIC CLASSICAL CHARTER SCHOOL - STATEN ISLAND (rated 7.4/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, JEWISH FOUNDATION SCHOOL OF STATEN ISLAND (rated 7.0/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Staten Island, see our Staten Island schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.0 mi
School Distance Rating
IS 72 ROCCO LAURIE Staten Island 0.1 mi 7.3
SPACE SHUTTLE COLUMBIA SCHOOL Staten Island 0.6 mi 6.4
GAYNOR MCCOWN EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING SCHOOL Staten Island 0.6 mi 7.8
CSI HIGH SCHOOL FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES Staten Island 0.6 mi 8.0
MARSH AVENUE SCHOOL FOR EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING Staten Island 0.6 mi 7.6
HELLENIC CLASSICAL CHARTER SCHOOL - STATEN ISLAND Staten Island 1.2 mi 7.4
MOORE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Staten Island 1.3 mi 6.0
PS 60 ALICE AUSTEN Staten Island 1.4 mi 5.0
BISHOP PATRICK V AHERN HIGH SCHOOL Staten Island 1.4 mi
PS 54 CHARLES W LENG Staten Island 1.3 mi 8.0
RABBI JACOB JOSEPH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS Staten Island 1.6 mi 6.4
JEWISH FOUNDATION SCHOOL OF STATEN ISLAND Staten Island 1.6 mi 7.0
JOHN W LAVELLE PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL Staten Island 1.5 mi 6.1
NEW VENTURES CHARTER SCHOOL Staten Island 1.5 mi 7.0
RICHMOND PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL Staten Island 1.5 mi 6.8
EARLY COLLEGE CHARTER SCHOOL Staten Island 1.5 mi 4.1
STATEN ISLAND HEBREW ACADEMY Staten Island 1.6 mi 6.6
DAVID MARQUIS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS (THE) Staten Island 1.9 mi 4.5
CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF STATEN ISLAND Staten Island 1.6 mi
STATEN ISLAND SCHOOL OF CIVIC LEADERSHIP Staten Island 2.0 mi 5.7

Neighborhood 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 69 Daniel D Tompkins

What grades does PS 69 Daniel D Tompkins serve?

PS 69 Daniel D Tompkins serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend PS 69 Daniel D Tompkins?

PS 69 Daniel D Tompkins has an enrollment of approximately 729 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 69 Daniel D Tompkins?

The student-teacher ratio at PS 69 Daniel D Tompkins is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does PS 69 Daniel D Tompkins rank in NY?

PS 69 Daniel D Tompkins ranks #3,116 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is PS 69 Daniel D Tompkins's MySchoolScout rating?

PS 69 Daniel D Tompkins has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 69 Daniel D Tompkins?

Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 69 Daniel D Tompkins has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is PS 69 Daniel D Tompkins a charter school?

No, PS 69 Daniel D Tompkins is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is PS 69 Daniel D Tompkins a Title I school?

No, PS 69 Daniel D Tompkins is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 69 Daniel D Tompkins?

69.8% of students at PS 69 Daniel D Tompkins 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
60 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
58 Good Transit
Bike Score
55 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
729
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers (FTE)
81
Free/Reduced Lunch
69.8%
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Richmond County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.5%

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