Summary
PS 1 Tottenville is an exceptional elementary school in Staten Island, New York, serving 442 students in grades PK-5. The school consistently ranks among the top 25% of elementary schools in the state, with outstanding academic performance that significantly exceeds the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas.
In the 2024-2025 school year, 77.36% of 3rd graders, 79.37% of 4th graders, and 77.27% of 5th graders at PS 1 Tottenville were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 65.32%, 64.87%, and 67.53% for the New York City Geographic District #31, and 54.15%, 54.07%, and 56.61% for the state. In Math, 72.73% of 3rd graders, 76.19% of 4th graders, and 64.18% of 5th graders at PS 1 Tottenville were proficient or better, outperforming the district and state by a significant margin.
What's more, PS 1 Tottenville's strong academic performance extends across various student subgroups, including female, male, Hispanic, white, special education, and low socioeconomic status students. The school's rankings for these subgroups are consistently in the top 25-30% of New York elementary schools, indicating that it is effectively meeting the needs of all its students and promoting equitable educational outcomes. With a relatively high per-student spending of around $34,426 and a low student-teacher ratio of 13:1, PS 1 Tottenville is a model of excellence that sets the standard for other schools in the area.
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