Barbara Esselborn School

330 Durant Ave
Staten Island, NY 10308
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 803 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Barbara Esselborn School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 803 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 20% in NY
  • : 72% (Top 20%)
  • : 74% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Barbara Esselborn School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Barbara Esselborn School's student population of 803 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
803 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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School Rankings

Barbara Esselborn School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barbara Esselborn School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#644 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Barbara Esselborn School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
72%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Barbara Esselborn School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
74%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Barbara Esselborn School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Barbara Esselborn School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
29%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Barbara Esselborn School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
15%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Barbara Esselborn School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
16%
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White
52%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Barbara Esselborn School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Barbara Esselborn School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Barbara Esselborn School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Barbara Esselborn School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Barbara Esselborn School's ranking?
Barbara Esselborn School is ranked #644 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Barbara Esselborn School often compared to?
Barbara Esselborn Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 50 Frank Hankinson by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Barbara Esselborn School?
803 students attend Barbara Esselborn School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Barbara Esselborn School students are White, 29% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barbara Esselborn School?
Barbara Esselborn School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Barbara Esselborn School offer ?
Barbara Esselborn School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Barbara Esselborn School part of?
Barbara Esselborn School is part of New York City Geographic District #31 School District.
In what neighborhood is Barbara Esselborn School located?
Barbara Esselborn School is located in the Bay Terrace neighborhood of Staten Island, NY.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 803 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 72% (Top 20%)
  • : 74% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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