Serving 456 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kathleen Grimm School For Leadership ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 456 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kathleen Grimm School For Leadership ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Kathleen Grimm School For Leadership's student population of 456 students has grown by 62% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
456 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kathleen Grimm School For Leadership 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 Kathleen Grimm School For Leadership is 0.43, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#838 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
14%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
74%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kathleen Grimm School For Leadership's ranking?
Kathleen Grimm School For Leadership is ranked #838 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Kathleen Grimm School For Leadership often compared to?
Kathleen Grimm School For Leadershipis often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 3 Margaret Gioiosa School, P.S. 56 Louis Desario School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Kathleen Grimm School For Leadership?
456 students attend Kathleen Grimm School For Leadership.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Kathleen Grimm School For Leadership students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kathleen Grimm School For Leadership?
Kathleen Grimm School For Leadership has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kathleen Grimm School For Leadership offer ?
Kathleen Grimm School For Leadership offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kathleen Grimm School For Leadership part of?
Kathleen Grimm School For Leadership is part of New York City Geographic District #31 School District.
In what neighborhood is Kathleen Grimm School For Leadership located?
Kathleen Grimm School For Leadership is located in the Rossville neighborhood of Staten Island, NY. There are 3 other public schools located in Rossville.
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