Serving 864 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 36 J C Drumgoole ranks in the top 30% 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 55% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 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 (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 864 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 36 J C Drumgoole's student population of 864 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
864 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.s. 36 J C Drumgoole ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 36 J C Drumgoole is 0.56, 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
#1280 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
18%
10%
Hispanic
14%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
63%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 36 J C Drumgoole's ranking?
P.s. 36 J C Drumgoole is ranked #1280 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 36 J C Drumgoole often compared to?
P.s. 36 J C Drumgooleis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 5 Huguenot, P.s. 4 Maurice Wollin by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 36 J C Drumgoole?
864 students attend P.s. 36 J C Drumgoole.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of P.s. 36 J C Drumgoole students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 36 J C Drumgoole?
P.s. 36 J C Drumgoole has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 36 J C Drumgoole offer ?
P.s. 36 J C Drumgoole offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.s. 36 J C Drumgoole part of?
P.s. 36 J C Drumgoole is part of New York City Geographic District #31 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 36 J C Drumgoole located?
P.s. 36 J C Drumgoole is located in the Woodrow neighborhood of Staten Island, NY.
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