At a glance
Reported students
282
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24.95
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
18th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
603.5
PS 11 Thomas Dongan School: 282 reported students.
State peer staffing position
44th percentile
11.3:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 11 Thomas Dongan School
PS 11 Thomas Dongan School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Staten Island. It is one of 74 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #31. NCES reports 282 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 18th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.3:1, close to the New York median of 11.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (36.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (30.1%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 11 Thomas Dongan School
- 1How do the reported 11.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 24.95 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 80.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White36.5%
- Hispanic30.1%
- Black11.3%
- Asian19.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District #31
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
PS 20 Port Richmond
Elementary · Grades KG–05
277 reported students
PS 26 Carteret School (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–06
272 reported students
Harbor View School (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–05
256 reported students
PS 74 Future Leaders Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
255 reported students
Naples Street Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
311 reported students
PS 18 John G Whittier
Elementary · Grades PK–05
315 reported students
Public schools near PS 11 Thomas Dongan School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS 52 John C Thompson Elementary · New York City Geographic District #31 | PK–05 | 627 | 0.8 mi |
| Naples Street Elementary School Elementary · New York City Geographic District #31 | PK–05 | 311 | 0.9 mi |
| PS 48 William G Wilcox Elementary · New York City Geographic District #31 | PK–08 | 964 | 0.9 mi |
| PS 46 Albert V Maniscalco Elementary · New York City Geographic District #31 | PK–05 | 171 | 0.9 mi |
| PS 38 George Cromwell Elementary · New York City Geographic District #31 | PK–05 | 354 | 1.1 mi |
| Staten Island Hebrew Public Charter School Elementary · Charter · Staten Island Hebrew Public Charter School | KG–04 | 202 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 11 Thomas Dongan School
What grades does PS 11 Thomas Dongan School serve?
PS 11 Thomas Dongan School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District #31.
How many students attend PS 11 Thomas Dongan School?
PS 11 Thomas Dongan School reported 282 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 18th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 11 Thomas Dongan School?
The calculated ratio is 11.3:1, based on 282 students and 24.95 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 11.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is PS 11 Thomas Dongan School a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 11 Thomas Dongan School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #31 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of PS 11 Thomas Dongan School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
80.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is PS 11 Thomas Dongan School in?
PS 11 Thomas Dongan School is part of New York City Geographic District #31, based in Staten Island, NY, which operates 74 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near PS 11 Thomas Dongan School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 52 John C Thompson (0.8 mi), Naples Street Elementary School (0.9 mi), PS 48 William G Wilcox (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.