At a glance
Reported students
315
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
26th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
603.5
PS 18 John G Whittier: 315 reported students.
State peer staffing position
19th percentile
9.8:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 18 John G Whittier
PS 18 John G Whittier 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 315 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 26th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.8:1, below 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 Hispanic or Latino (52.7%) and Black (37.5%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 18 John G Whittier
- 1How do the reported 9.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 32 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
- 94.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4.4%
- Hispanic52.7%
- Black37.5%
- Asian2.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial1%
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 5 Huguenot
Elementary · Grades KG–05
317 reported students
Naples Street Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
311 reported students
PS 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–05
340 reported students
PS 31 William T Davis
Elementary · Grades PK–05
342 reported students
PS 11 Thomas Dongan School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
282 reported students
PS 20 Port Richmond
Elementary · Grades KG–05
277 reported students
Public schools near PS 18 John G Whittier
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 19 Curtis School (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District #31 | PK–05 | 464 | 0.6 mi |
| PS 45 John Tyler Elementary · New York City Geographic District #31 | PK–05 | 751 | 0.8 mi |
| PS 20 Port Richmond Elementary · New York City Geographic District #31 | KG–05 | 277 | 0.8 mi |
| PS 373 Elementary · NYC Special Schools - District 75 | PK–08 | 710 | 1.2 mi |
| Mary J Donohoe Community School Elementary · Bayonne School District | PK–08 | 501 | 1.2 mi |
| Henry E. Harris Community School Elementary · Bayonne School District | PK–08 | 657 | 1.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 18 John G Whittier
What grades does PS 18 John G Whittier serve?
PS 18 John G Whittier 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 18 John G Whittier?
PS 18 John G Whittier reported 315 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 26th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 18 John G Whittier?
The calculated ratio is 9.8:1, based on 315 students and 32 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 18 John G Whittier a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 18 John G Whittier 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 18 John G Whittier students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
94.3% 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 18 John G Whittier in?
PS 18 John G Whittier 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 18 John G Whittier?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 19 Curtis School (The) (0.6 mi), PS 45 John Tyler (0.8 mi), PS 20 Port Richmond (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.