At a glance
Reported students
512
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
41.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
70th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
603.5
PS 55 Henry M Boehm: 512 reported students.
State peer staffing position
63rd percentile
12.4:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 55 Henry M Boehm
PS 55 Henry M Boehm 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 512 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 70th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.4:1, 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 (71.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (14.3%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 55 Henry M Boehm
- 1How do the reported 12.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 41.4 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
- 43.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White71.7%
- Hispanic14.3%
- Black0.2%
- Asian11.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial2%
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 44 Thomas C Brown
Elementary · Grades PK–05
521 reported students
PS 39 Francis J Murphy Jr
Elementary · Grades KG–05
492 reported students
PS 6 Corporal Allan F Kivlehan School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
540 reported students
PS 8 Shirlee Solomon
Elementary · Grades PK–05
542 reported students
PS 19 Curtis School (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–05
464 reported students
PS 1 Tottenville
Elementary · Grades PK–05
461 reported students
Public schools near PS 55 Henry M Boehm
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 8 Shirlee Solomon Elementary · New York City Geographic District #31 | PK–05 | 542 | 1 mi |
| PS 36 J C Drumgoole Elementary · New York City Geographic District #31 | PK–05 | 866 | 1.1 mi |
| PS 42 Eltingville Elementary · New York City Geographic District #31 | PK–05 | 995 | 1.1 mi |
| PS 5 Huguenot Elementary · New York City Geographic District #31 | KG–05 | 317 | 1.3 mi |
| PS 32 Gifford School (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District #31 | PK–05 | 694 | 1.6 mi |
| Barbara Esselborn School (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District #31 | PK–05 | 806 | 1.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 55 Henry M Boehm
What grades does PS 55 Henry M Boehm serve?
PS 55 Henry M Boehm 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 55 Henry M Boehm?
PS 55 Henry M Boehm reported 512 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 70th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 55 Henry M Boehm?
The calculated ratio is 12.4:1, based on 512 students and 41.4 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 55 Henry M Boehm a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 55 Henry M Boehm 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 55 Henry M Boehm students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
43.9% 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 55 Henry M Boehm in?
PS 55 Henry M Boehm 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 55 Henry M Boehm?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 8 Shirlee Solomon (1 mi), PS 36 J C Drumgoole (1.1 mi), PS 42 Eltingville (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.