Is Ps 78 a good school?

Ps 78 ranks in the bottom 16.9% of New York elementary schools.

How many students attend Ps 78?

In the 2022-23 school year, 525 students attended Ps 78.

What is the racial makeup of Ps 78?

Students at Ps 78 are 47% Hispanic, 41% African American, 5% White, 3% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander, 1% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Ps 78 attend?

Students who attend Ps 78 usually go on to attend: Middle : Is 49 Berta A Dreyfus High : Curtis High School

Ps 78

Summary:

PS 78 is an elementary school located in Staten Island, New York, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 525 students. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #31, which is ranked 410 out of 865 districts in New York and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, PS 78 has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of New York elementary schools, with a 1-star rating for the current school year.

The data reveals that PS 78's academic performance, as measured by state assessments, is significantly below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 27.42% of 3rd graders, 33.82% of 4th graders, and 22.86% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district averages of 54.56%, 61.16%, and 51.02%, respectively. The school's math performance is also low, with only 22.03% of 3rd graders, 30.99% of 4th graders, and 46.48% of 5th graders achieving proficiency, compared to the district averages of 63.37%, 67.81%, and 57.01%. Additionally, the school struggles to support its English Language Learner and Special Education student populations, with these subgroups ranking in the bottom 50% of New York elementary schools.

Despite the school's challenges, PS 78 spends a relatively high amount per student, with spending ranging from $23,871 to $28,620 per student in recent years. This suggests that the school's issues may not be solely due to a lack of funding, but rather a need to address other factors, such as instructional practices, school leadership, and support for struggling students. Interestingly, the data also reveals a stark contrast between the performance of PS 78 and the nearby PS 48 William G Wilcox, which consistently ranks in the top 20% of New York elementary schools, and PS 35 Clove Valley School, which is a high-performing school, ranking in the top 5 elementary schools in the state.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

100 Tompkins Ave
Staten Island, NY 10304

(718) 442-3094

District: New York City Geographic District #31

SchoolDigger Rank:
2032^nd of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $28,620

Students who attend Ps 78 usually attend:

Middle:	Is 49 Berta A Dreyfus
High:	Curtis High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 525

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

46.7%

African American:

40.8%

White:

5.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 96.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ps 78 ranks worse than 83.1% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 45^th among 49 ranked elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #31. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.09. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (46.7%), African American (40.8%), White (5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 96.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ps 78 is 12.1, which is the 20^th best among 49 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #31. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ps 78 is $28,620, which is the 9^th highest among 49 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #31.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ps 78:

SchoolDigger ranks Ps 78 2032^nd of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Ps 78 in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District #31:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #31 410^th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Ps 78

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2015	7.84	2285^th	2352	2.8%
2016	7.77	2287^th	2366	3.3%
2017	8.68	2293^rd	2386	3.9%
2018	6.92	2330^th	2395	2.7%
2019	13.81	2188^th	2413	9.3%
2021	17.82	1896^th	2201	13.9%
2022	8.49	2343^rd	2434	3.7%
2023	23.27	1948^th	2439	20.1%
2024	21.09	2032^nd	2445	16.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ps 78

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	31.03	721^st	938	23.1%
2019	37.13	513^th	860	40.3%
2022	31.14	754^th	1027	26.6%
2023	47.32	427^th	1001	57.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Ps 78

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	27.61	1586^th	1941	18.3%
2019	34.20	1184^th	1859	36.3%
2021	22.26	923^rd	1044	11.6%
2022	21.44	1880^th	2031	7.4%
2023	36.72	1197^th	2016	40.6%
2024	39.99	1150^th	2110	45.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ps 78

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	8.41	2015^th	2045	1.5%
2021	34.43	1164^th	1678	30.6%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Ps 78

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	29.18	589^th	730	19.3%
2019	30.60	451^st	570	20.9%
2022	19.48	572^nd	622	8.0%
2023	38.90	374^th	637	41.3%
2024	35.07	502^nd	766	34.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Ps 78

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	8.43	2257^th	2338	3.5%
2019	12.18	2212^th	2357	6.2%
2021	18.83	1683^rd	1955	13.9%
2022	12.72	2243^rd	2401	6.6%
2023	28.76	1777^th	2403	26.1%
2024	17.70	2149^th	2413	10.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Ps 78

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	7.50	2297^th	2340	1.8%
2019	17.66	2052^nd	2358	13.0%
2021	20.34	1663^rd	1961	15.2%
2022	7.10	2354^th	2400	1.9%
2023	20.01	2026^th	2400	15.6%
2024	27.08	1843^rd	2411	23.6%

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Rank History for Asian students at Ps 78

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	58.32	294^th	662	55.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Ps 78

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	19.94	836^th	948	11.8%
2019	25.23	706^th	891	20.8%
2022	16.60	856^th	936	8.5%
2023	30.04	609^th	857	28.9%
2024	32.02	639^th	927	31.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ps 78

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	15.18	1296^th	1392	6.9%
2019	27.48	1002^nd	1315	23.8%
2021	29.34	620^th	818	24.2%
2022	17.08	1382^nd	1503	8.1%
2023	38.52	888^th	1429	37.9%
2024	33.65	1039^th	1531	32.1%

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Rank History for White students at Ps 78

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	18.39	1255^th	1408	10.9%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2013	21	157	6	181	1	2	2	370
2014	28	213	10	242	3	0	5	501
2015	35	284	16	330	5	0	3	673
2016	38	360	20	411	5	0	5	839
2017	36	372	12	412	12	12	8	864
2018	30	367	14	399	15	13	7	845
2019	25	333	15	377	17	13	11	791
2020	26	297	15	342	13	18	8	719
2021	24	290	19	301	10	12	7	663
2022	25	242	22	280	8	10	7	594
2023	26	214	18	245	7	8	7	525

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ps 78

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	370	25.0	14.8	95.1
2014	501	32.2	15.5	92.4
2015	673	44.0	15.2	93.2
2016	839	56.0	14.9	95.6
2017	864	63.6	13.5	93.8
2018	845	65.0	12.9	96
2019	791	57.0	13.8	95.6
2020	719	63.0	11.4	95.8
2021	663	62.0	10.6	94.6
2022	594	54.1	10.9	95.8
2023	525	43.1	12.1	96.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ps 78

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	370	25.0	14.8	95.1
2014	501	32.2	15.5	92.4
2015	673	44.0	15.2	93.2
2016	839	56.0	14.9	95.6
2017	864	63.6	13.5	93.8
2018	845	65.0	12.9	96
2019	791	57.0	13.8	95.6
2020	719	63.0	11.4	95.8
2021	663	62.0	10.6	94.6
2022	594	54.1	10.9	95.8
2023	525	43.1	12.1	96.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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Year	Completely Immunized
2015	97.8%

Data source: New York State Department of Health

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ps 78

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,729 (8.0%)	$19,894 (92.0%)	$21,624
2020	$1,134 (5.0%)	$21,577 (95.0%)	$22,711
2021	$1,630 (6.8%)	$22,241 (93.2%)	$23,871
2022	$3,687 (13.1%)	$24,389 (86.9%)	$28,076
2023	$2,968 (10.4%)	$25,652 (89.6%)	$28,620

Data source: New York Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ps 78

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2188^th of 2413 Elementary schools	Ranks 1948^th of 2439 Elementary schools	10.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ps 78)	40	34	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #31)	60	56	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)	52	44.9	7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Ps 78)	27	38	11%
3rd Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #31)	55	61.1	6.1%
3rd Grade Math (New York)	54	53.7	0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ps 78)	19	34.4	15.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #31)	53	58.4	5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)	48	48.8	0.8%
4th Grade Math (Ps 78)	16	13.6	2.4%
4th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #31)	54	56.8	2.8%
4th Grade Math (New York)	50	53.9	3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ps 78)	12	19.1	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #31)	45	55.6	10.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)	38	45.1	7.1%
5th Grade Math (Ps 78)	28	45.6	17.6%
5th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #31)	49	58.2	9.2%
5th Grade Math (New York)	46	49.7	3.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	791	525	33.6%
African American	333	214	35.7%
American Indian	17	7	58.8%
Asian	15	18	20%
Hispanic	377	245	35%
Pacific Islander	13	8	38.5%
White	25	26	4%
Two or More Races	11	7	36.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	95.6%	96.4%	0.8%

Schools Near Ps 78

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2024)			NY State Assessments Math (2024)			NY State Assessments Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ps 78	Public	PK, KG-5	100 Tompkins Ave	Staten Island	10304	Richmond County	New York City Geographic District #31	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 442-3094	525	43	12.1	96.4%	26 (5.0%)	214 (40.8%)	245 (46.7%)	18 (3.4%)	7 (1.3%)	8 (1.5%)	7 (1.3%)	21.1	2032^nd of 2445 public elementary schools	16.9%		23.3	1948^th of 2439 public elementary schools	20.1%	84	27.4	33.8	22.9	22.0	31.0	46.5	12.1	$28,620	$2,968	$25,652
Waverly Academy Of Empowered Learners (The)	Public	K-1	45 Waverly Pl	Staten Island	10304	Richmond County	New York City Geographic District #31	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(929) 560-8040	43	4	10.5	97.7%	2 (4.7%)	20 (46.5%)	18 (41.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)								$47,524	$2,100	$45,425
Ps 65 Academy Of Innovative Learning (The)	Public	PK, KG-5	98 Grant St	Staten Island	10301	Richmond County	New York City Geographic District #31	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 981-5034	382	34	11.1	69.6%	71 (18.6%)	79 (20.7%)	205 (53.7%)	8 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.0%)	75	535^th of 2445 public elementary schools	78.1%		60.1	916^th of 2439 public elementary schools	62.4%	381	63.0	67.2	51.0	74.1	64.4	58.8	49.0	$23,841	$1,792	$22,049
Ps 13 M L Lindemeyer	Public	PK, KG-5	191 Vermont Ave	Staten Island	10305	Richmond County	New York City Geographic District #31	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 447-1462	766	60	12.7	78.2%	126 (16.4%)	77 (10.1%)	331 (43.2%)	206 (26.9%)	3 (0.4%)	4 (0.5%)	19 (2.5%)	65	782^nd of 2445 public elementary schools	68.0%		64	818^th of 2439 public elementary schools	66.5%	36	59.8	59.3	50.0	69.6	71.4	59.1	21.8	$22,412	$1,832	$20,580
Ps 57 Hubert H Humphrey	Public	PK, KG-5	140 Palma Dr	Staten Island	10304	Richmond County	New York City Geographic District #31	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 447-1191	481	44	10.8	90.4%	19 (4.0%)	243 (50.5%)	188 (39.1%)	23 (4.8%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	22.6	1979^th of 2445 public elementary schools	19.1%		20.5	2022^nd of 2439 public elementary schools	17.1%	43	20.6	35.5	40.0	17.5	32.5	35.4	20.0	$26,435	$2,045	$24,391
Ps 74 Future Leaders Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	211 Daniel Low Terr	Staten Island	10301	Richmond County	New York City Geographic District #31	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 727-5380	247	23	10.5	95.1%	15 (6.1%)	66 (26.7%)	150 (60.7%)	11 (4.5%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.2%)	22.6	1980^th of 2445 public elementary schools	19.0%		19	2068^th of 2439 public elementary schools	15.2%	88	18.8	40.0	23.3	24.2	51.2	21.9	20.0	$28,658	$2,515	$26,142
Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	195 Daniel Low Ter	Staten Island	10301	Richmond County	New York City Geographic District #31	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 420-5115	188	18	10.4	89.4%	15 (8.0%)	37 (19.7%)	115 (61.2%)	6 (3.2%)	4 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.9%)	27.9	1809^th of 2445 public elementary schools	26.0%		17.3	2117^th of 2439 public elementary schools	13.2%	308	28.6	33.3	22.2	64.0	38.1	34.5	14.3	$27,590	$2,697	$24,893
Ps 16 John J Driscoll	Public	PK, KG-5	195 Daniel Low Ter	Staten Island	10301	Richmond County	New York City Geographic District #31	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 447-0124	396	30	13.2	98.0%	22 (5.6%)	88 (22.2%)	260 (65.7%)	17 (4.3%)	5 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	17	2149^th of 2445 public elementary schools	12.1%		12.2	2267^th of 2439 public elementary schools	7.1%	118	32.0	22.2	22.6	38.9	32.7	25.0	9.2	$28,506	$2,467	$26,039
Ps 35 Clove Valley School (The)	Public	K-5	60 Foote Ave	Staten Island	10301	Richmond County	New York City Geographic District #31	No	No	No	No	(718) 442-3037	377	23	16.1	36.6%	188 (49.9%)	23 (6.1%)	77 (20.4%)	64 (17.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.1%)	98.6	10^th of 2445 public elementary schools	99.6%		97.5	23^rd of 2439 public elementary schools	99.1%	13	91.0	94.3	96.7	100.0	98.2	96.8	80.7	$19,483	$1,653	$17,830
Ps 31 William T Davis	Public	PK, KG-5	55 Layton Ave	Staten Island	10301	Richmond County	New York City Geographic District #31	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 273-3500	332	39	8.5	95.5%	14 (4.2%)	160 (48.2%)	140 (42.2%)	7 (2.1%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.4%)	26	1873^rd of 2445 public elementary schools	23.4%		11.6	2288^th of 2439 public elementary schools	6.2%	415	47.6	30.6	19.1	44.2	37.8	27.9	14.3	$33,601	$2,811	$30,790

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