Serving 715 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 50 Frank Hankinson ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (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 54% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 715 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 50 Frank Hankinson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
P.s. 50 Frank Hankinson's student population of 715 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
715 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 50 Frank Hankinson ranks within the top 5% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 50 Frank Hankinson is 0.66, 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
#207 out of 4346 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
32%
10%
Hispanic
17%
30%
Black
2%
16%
White
46%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 50 Frank Hankinson's ranking?
P.s. 50 Frank Hankinson is ranked #207 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 50 Frank Hankinson often compared to?
P.s. 50 Frank Hankinsonis often viewed alongside schools like Barbara Esselborn School, P.s. 23 Richmondtown by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 50 Frank Hankinson?
715 students attend P.s. 50 Frank Hankinson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of P.s. 50 Frank Hankinson students are White, 32% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 50 Frank Hankinson?
P.s. 50 Frank Hankinson has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 50 Frank Hankinson offer ?
P.s. 50 Frank Hankinson offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 50 Frank Hankinson part of?
P.s. 50 Frank Hankinson is part of New York City Geographic District #31 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 50 Frank Hankinson located?
P.s. 50 Frank Hankinson is located in the Oakwood neighborhood of Staten Island, NY.
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