P.S. 023 Richmondtown

P.S. 023 Richmondtown (31R023) is a public school in District 31, Oakwood-Oakwood Beach, Staten Island, serving grades pre-K, K–5. In 2026, 69% of tested students were proficient in reading and 83% were proficient in math (NYC DOE). Enrollment was 630 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE). The average K–5 class size was 26 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

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At a glance for families

  • Grades served: pre-K, K–5
  • Neighborhood: Oakwood-Oakwood Beach
  • Zoned

Locations (1)

P.S. 023 Richmondtown
30 Natick St, Staten Island, NY 10306, USA
Staten Island, Oakwood-Oakwood Beach

School Quality

The one thing to remember

2026 math proficiency is 83%, higher than most NYC elementary schools, including those with similar economic need.

Also worth knowing: Average class size (2025–26) is 26.0, larger than most elementary schools in the district and citywide.

What the numbers say

  • Trust in principal (2026) is 99%, higher than most district elementary schools.
  • Reading: 69% in 2026, down 12 points from 2025 and 5 points since 2023, while citywide reading fell 2 points; about typical for NYC elementary schools with similar economic need.
  • Students here gain more than at most schools serving similar students (2024–25).
  • English learners rose from 6% in 2023–24 to 10% in 2025–26, a larger increase than at most district elementary schools.

What its own parents say

99%

of parents trust the principal

99%

trust their child's teachers

97%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 43% of families answered — treat as a partial picture.

Test scores in context

Student progress (2024–25)

DOE School Quality Report

Students here gain more than at most schools serving similar students

Impact score: 0.6 · 77th percentile

The DOE compares results with those of students with similar starting points and backgrounds.

View this school's official NYC DOE School Quality Snapshot

Reading

69%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

314 students tested

Level 110%
Level 220%
Level 342%
Level 427%

Results for students in special education and general education students (2026)

Students in special education34%

77 students tested

General education students81%

237 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 368%
Grade 467%
Grade 574%

Mathematics

83%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

310 students tested

Level 14%
Level 213%
Level 347%
Level 436%

Results for students in special education and general education students (2026)

Students in special education65%

75 students tested

General education students89%

235 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 378%
Grade 481%
Grade 592%

Reading benchmarks

2026
This school69%
District 3156%
NYC public schools (DOE)51%

Math benchmarks

2026
This school83%
District 3163%
NYC public schools (DOE)58%

Excludes charter schools. Weighted by students tested.

Proficiency over time

0%25%50%75%100%New state tests65%69%71%83%2018201920222023202420252026
ReadingMath

New York changed its grades 3–8 tests in 2023. Compare years from 2023 onward with each other, not with earlier years.

Citywide reading scores fell sharply in 2026; NYC Public Schools is reviewing the results. Source: NYC Public Schools

View the data behind this chart
YearReadingMath
201865%71%
201971%77%
202272%69%
202374%83%
202473%84%
202582%88%
202669%83%

Proficiency means scoring at Level 3 or above. Test scores are one measure of a school, not the whole experience.

How it ranks nearby

Reading · 2026

  1. Economic need index: 42%1.9 mi away

  2. Economic need index: 51%0.8 mi away

  3. P.S. 023 Richmondtown (this school)69%

    Economic need index: 37%

  4. Economic need index: 42%1.4 mi away

  5. Economic need index: 43%1.3 mi away

  6. Economic need index: 58%1.7 mi away

  7. Economic need index: 63%1.9 mi away

  8. Economic need index: 69%1.3 mi away

  9. Economic need index: 75%1.8 mi away

Math · 2026

  1. Economic need index: 42%1.9 mi away

  2. Economic need index: 51%0.8 mi away

  3. P.S. 023 Richmondtown (this school)83%

    Economic need index: 37%

  4. Economic need index: 42%1.4 mi away

  5. Economic need index: 43%1.3 mi away

  6. Economic need index: 69%1.3 mi away

  7. Economic need index: 58%1.7 mi away

  8. Economic need index: 63%1.9 mi away

  9. Economic need index: 75%1.8 mi away

P.S. 023 Richmondtown vs P.S. 050 Frank Hankinson

MeasureP.S. 023 RichmondtownP.S. 050 Frank Hankinson
2026 reading proficient69% (-12 points vs 2025)70% (-12 points vs 2025)
2026 math proficient83% (-4 points vs 2025)86% (-1 points vs 2025)
Average K–5 class size (2025–26)26.024.7
Enrollment (2025–26)630702
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)13.714.4
Family satisfaction (2026)97%98%
Principal trust (2026)99%97%
Teacher trust (2026)99%99%
Leadership (2026)98%97%
Distance between schools0.8 mi

Student body

Enrollment

630 students

pre-K, K–5 · up 45 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Class size

26

children in the average K–5 class; about 13.7 students per teacher (2025–26)

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

10%

was 9% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

40% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: 37% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

30%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 58% White, 14% Hispanic, 23% Asian, 1% Black, 3% multiracial, 49% female, 51% male.

Economic need index: 37% — the measure we use to compare similar schools. It combines measures of students’ economic circumstances; it is not a measure of school quality.

More from the family survey

Leadership
98%
Disability support services
96%
Outreach
97%
Facilities
94%
Parent involvement
98%

NYC DOE · 2026 survey

School zone

NYC DOE · 2024–25

Know before you tour

Admissions

Admissions for NYC public schools go through MySchools. Check the attendance zone shown above; zones can change and do not guarantee a seat.

Address

30 Natick St, Staten Island, NY 10306, USA

How to read this page

  • Test scores measure one week in April. They say nothing about the art room, recess or whether your child will be happy. Tour the school.
  • Averages hide gaps. In 2026, students in special education here scored 34% in reading (77 tested), compared with 69% schoolwide. If that's your family, ask how the school will support your child.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Sub-Subjects: Kindergarten, Elementary School, Preschool
  • Location: Oakwood-Oakwood Beach, Staten Island
  • Address: 30 Natick St, Staten Island, NY 10306, USA