P.S. 031 William T. Davis

P.S. 031 William T. Davis (31R031) is a public school in District 31, West New Brighton-New Brighton-St. George, Staten Island, serving grades pre-K, K–5. In 2026, 25% of tested students were proficient in reading and 39% were proficient in math (NYC DOE). Enrollment was 346 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE). The average K–5 class size was 18.2 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

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At a glance for families

  • Grades served: pre-K, K–5
  • Neighborhood: West New Brighton-New Brighton-St. George
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Locations (1)

P.S. 031 William T. Davis
55 Layton Ave, Staten Island, NY 10301, USA
Staten Island, West New Brighton-New Brighton-St. George

School Quality

The one thing to remember

2026 reading proficiency is 25%, lower than most NYC elementary schools, including those with similar economic need; down 20 points from 2025 — 43% of students here are in special education; general education students scored 36% in reading (2026).

Also worth knowing: Math is up 17 points since 2023, while citywide math rose 6 points.

What the numbers say

  • Reading is up 7 points since 2023, while citywide reading fell 2 points.
  • 2026 math proficiency is 39%, lower than most NYC elementary schools and about typical for NYC elementary schools with similar economic need.
  • Average class size (2025–26) is 18.2, smaller than most district elementary schools.
  • Students here gain less than at most schools serving similar students (2024–25).
  • Too few families answered the 2026 survey (7%) to compare results.
  • English learners rose from 5% in 2023–24 to 8% in 2025–26, a larger increase than at most district elementary schools.

Family survey (2026), too few responses to compare: 7% answered

of parents trust the principal:
91%
trust their child's teachers:
92%
satisfied with the education overall:
85%

Test scores in context

Student progress (2024–25)

DOE School Quality Report

Students here gain less than at most schools serving similar students

Impact score: 0.41 · 24th 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

25%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

142 students tested

Level 140%
Level 235%
Level 319%
Level 46%

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

Students in special education11%

64 students tested

General education students36%

78 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 323%
Grade 419%
Grade 533%

Mathematics

39%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

137 students tested

Level 131%
Level 231%
Level 331%
Level 47%

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

Students in special education29%

62 students tested

General education students47%

75 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 346%
Grade 431%
Grade 542%

Reading benchmarks

2026
This school25%
District 3156%
NYC public schools (DOE)51%

Math benchmarks

2026
This school39%
District 3163%
NYC public schools (DOE)58%

Excludes charter schools. Weighted by students tested.

Proficiency over time

0%25%50%75%100%New state tests18%25%14%39%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
201818%14%
201921%13%
202210%10%
202318%22%
202430%35%
202544%39%
202625%39%

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. P.S. 045 John Tyler50%

    Economic need index: 60%1.5 mi away

  2. The Harbor View School37%

    Economic need index: 73%0.4 mi away

  3. The Waverly Academy of Empowered Learners35%

    Economic need index: 89%1.6 mi away

  4. P.S. 016 John J. Driscoll31%

    Economic need index: 91%0.3 mi away

  5. Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School28%

    Economic need index: 91%0.3 mi away

  6. P.S. 031 William T. Davis (this school)25%

    Economic need index: >95%

  7. P.S. 74 Future Leaders Elementary School24%

    Economic need index: >95%0.4 mi away

  8. P.S. 7820%

    Economic need index: >95%1.4 mi away

  9. P.S. 018 John G. Whittier20%

    Economic need index: 91%1.7 mi away

Math · 2026

  1. P.S. 045 John Tyler62%

    Economic need index: 60%1.5 mi away

  2. Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School51%

    Economic need index: 91%0.3 mi away

  3. The Harbor View School48%

    Economic need index: 73%0.4 mi away

  4. The Waverly Academy of Empowered Learners47%

    Economic need index: 89%1.6 mi away

  5. P.S. 031 William T. Davis (this school)39%

    Economic need index: >95%

  6. P.S. 016 John J. Driscoll38%

    Economic need index: 91%0.3 mi away

  7. P.S. 7836%

    Economic need index: >95%1.4 mi away

  8. P.S. 74 Future Leaders Elementary School31%

    Economic need index: >95%0.4 mi away

  9. P.S. 018 John G. Whittier23%

    Economic need index: 91%1.7 mi away

P.S. 031 William T. Davis vs P.S. 016 John J. Driscoll

MeasureP.S. 031 William T. DavisP.S. 016 John J. Driscoll
2026 reading proficient25% (-20 points vs 2025)31% (-15 points vs 2025)
2026 math proficient39% (0 points vs 2025)38% (-4 points vs 2025)
Average K–5 class size (2025–26)18.217.9
Enrollment (2025–26)346361
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)9.49.2
Family satisfaction (2026)85%97%
Principal trust (2026)91%98%
Teacher trust (2026)92%98%
Leadership (2026)90%96%
Distance between schools0.3 mi

P.S. 031 William T. Davis has lower reading proficiency than P.S. 016 John J. Driscoll (25% vs 31%); 2026 reading is lower than most NYC elementary schools with similar economic need.

Student body

Enrollment

346 students

pre-K, K–5 · down 25 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Class size

18.2

children in the average K–5 class; about 9.4 students per teacher (2025–26)

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

8%

was 7% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

>95% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: >95% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

43%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 4% White, 37% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 54% Black, 3% multiracial, 45% female, 55% male.

Economic need index: >95% — 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
90%
Disability support services
74%
Outreach
90%
Facilities
78%
Parent involvement
92%

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

55 Layton Ave, Staten Island, NY 10301, 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 11% in reading (64 tested), compared with 25% schoolwide. If that's your family, ask how the school will support your child.

Source: NYC DOE / NYSED, 2026 · School information · View this school's official NYC DOE School Quality Snapshot

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Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Sub-Subjects: Kindergarten, Elementary School, Preschool
  • Location: West New Brighton-New Brighton-St. George, Staten Island
  • Address: 55 Layton Ave, Staten Island, NY 10301, USA