Serving 591 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 23 Richmondtown ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian), 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: 591 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.S. 23 Richmondtown ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
P.S. 23 Richmondtown's student population of 591 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
591 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 23 Richmondtown 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 P.S. 23 Richmondtown is 0.55, 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
#734 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
21%
10%
Hispanic
13%
29%
Black
n/a
16%
White
63%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.S. 23 Richmondtown's ranking?
P.S. 23 Richmondtown is ranked #734 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 23 Richmondtown often compared to?
P.S. 23 Richmondtownis 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?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 23 Richmondtown?
591 students attend P.S. 23 Richmondtown.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of P.S. 23 Richmondtown students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 23 Richmondtown?
P.S. 23 Richmondtown has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 23 Richmondtown offer ?
P.S. 23 Richmondtown offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 23 Richmondtown part of?
P.S. 23 Richmondtown is part of New York City Geographic District #31 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 23 Richmondtown located?
P.S. 23 Richmondtown is located in the Richmond neighborhood of Staten Island, NY.
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