Serving 1,011 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 42 Eltingville ranks in the top 30% 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 63% (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 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: 1,011 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.S. 42 Eltingville ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
P.S. 42 Eltingville's student population of 1,011 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,011 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 42 Eltingville 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. 42 Eltingville 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
#933 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
20%
10%
Hispanic
14%
29%
Black
1%
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
40%
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 P.S. 42 Eltingville's ranking?
P.S. 42 Eltingville is ranked #933 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 42 Eltingville often compared to?
P.S. 42 Eltingvilleis often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 8 Shirlee Solomon 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 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 42 Eltingville?
1,011 students attend P.S. 42 Eltingville.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of P.S. 42 Eltingville students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 42 Eltingville?
P.S. 42 Eltingville has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 42 Eltingville offer ?
P.S. 42 Eltingville offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 42 Eltingville part of?
P.S. 42 Eltingville is part of New York City Geographic District #31 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 42 Eltingville located?
P.S. 42 Eltingville is located in the Arden Heights neighborhood of Staten Island, NY.
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