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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). 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 Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 864 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 30%)
- 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 grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
864 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Welcome to the J.C. Drumgoole School - Home of the Dragons.
School Rankings
P.s. 36 J C Drumgoole ranks within the top 30% of all 4,346 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
#1120 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
52%
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%
15%
White
63%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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
New York City Geographic District #31
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 36 J C Drumgoole's ranking?
P.s. 36 J C Drumgoole is ranked #1120 out of 4,346 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, P.s. 55 Henry M Boehm by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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.
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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