P.S. 11 Thomas Dongan School

50 Jefferson St
Staten Island, NY 10304
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 327 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 11 Thomas Dongan School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 327 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

P.S. 11 Thomas Dongan School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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School Overview

P.S. 11 Thomas Dongan School's student population of 327 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
327 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

P.S. 11 Thomas Dongan School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.S. 11 Thomas Dongan School is 0.74, which is more 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)
#3209 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of P.S. 11 Thomas Dongan School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of P.S. 11 Thomas Dongan 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.
25-29%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of P.S. 11 Thomas Dongan 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.
80-89%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of P.S. 11 Thomas Dongan 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
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in P.S. 11 Thomas Dongan School and percentage of American Indian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
16%
10%
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Hispanic
34%
29%
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Black
15%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in P.S. 11 Thomas Dongan School and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
32%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in P.S. 11 Thomas Dongan School.
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0.74
This chart displays the diversity score of P.S. 11 Thomas Dongan 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
73%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in P.S. 11 Thomas Dongan 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
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in P.S. 11 Thomas Dongan 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 P.S. 11 Thomas Dongan School's ranking?
P.S. 11 Thomas Dongan School is ranked #3209 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 11 Thomas Dongan School often compared to?
P.S. 11 Thomas Dongan Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Naples Street Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 11 Thomas Dongan School?
327 students attend P.S. 11 Thomas Dongan School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of P.S. 11 Thomas Dongan School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 11 Thomas Dongan School?
P.S. 11 Thomas Dongan School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 11 Thomas Dongan School offer ?
P.S. 11 Thomas Dongan School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 11 Thomas Dongan School part of?
P.S. 11 Thomas Dongan School is part of New York City Geographic District #31 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 11 Thomas Dongan School located?
P.S. 11 Thomas Dongan School is located in the Dongan Hills neighborhood of Staten Island, NY.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 327 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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