P.S. 045 John Tyler

P.S. 045 John Tyler (31R045) is a public school in District 31, West Brighton, Staten Island, serving grades pre-K, K–5. In 2026, 50% of tested students were proficient in reading and 62% were proficient in math (NYC DOE). Enrollment was 733 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE). The average K–5 class size was 20 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

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At a glance for families

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

P.S. 045 John Tyler
58 Lawrence Ave, Staten Island, NY 10310, USA
Staten Island, West Brighton

School Quality

The one thing to remember

2026 reading proficiency is 50%, about typical for NYC elementary schools and lower than most of those with similar economic need; down 11 points from 2025.

Also worth knowing: Math is up 9 points since 2023, while citywide math rose 6 points.

What the numbers say

  • Enrollment (2025–26) is 733, larger than most elementary schools in the district and citywide.

What its own parents say

96%

of parents trust the principal

97%

trust their child's teachers

93%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 52% of families answered.

Test scores in context

Student progress (2024–25)

DOE School Quality Report

Students here gain about as much as at other schools serving similar students

Impact score: 0.48 · 42nd 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

50%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

338 students tested

Level 120%
Level 231%
Level 327%
Level 423%

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

Students in special education20%

93 students tested

General education students61%

245 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 344%
Grade 452%
Grade 553%

Mathematics

62%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

335 students tested

Level 116%
Level 222%
Level 345%
Level 417%

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

Students in special education33%

91 students tested

General education students73%

244 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 365%
Grade 465%
Grade 557%

Reading benchmarks

2026
This school50%
District 3156%
NYC public schools (DOE)51%

Math benchmarks

2026
This school62%
District 3163%
NYC public schools (DOE)58%

Excludes charter schools. Weighted by students tested.

Proficiency over time

0%25%50%75%100%New state tests45%50%36%62%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
201845%36%
201942%44%
202243%40%
202349%53%
202452%57%
202561%62%
202650%62%

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: 39%1.1 mi away

  2. Economic need index: 51%1.1 mi away

  3. Economic need index: 64%1.4 mi away

  4. P.S. 045 John Tyler (this school)50%

    Economic need index: 60%

  5. Economic need index: 87%1.2 mi away

  6. Economic need index: 89%1.4 mi away

  7. Economic need index: >95%1.5 mi away

  8. Economic need index: 90%1.4 mi away

  9. Economic need index: 91%0.8 mi away

Math · 2026

  1. Economic need index: 39%1.1 mi away

  2. Economic need index: 51%1.1 mi away

  3. P.S. 045 John Tyler (this school)62%

    Economic need index: 60%

  4. Economic need index: 64%1.4 mi away

  5. Economic need index: 89%1.4 mi away

  6. Economic need index: 87%1.2 mi away

  7. Economic need index: >95%1.5 mi away

  8. Economic need index: 90%1.4 mi away

  9. Economic need index: 91%0.8 mi away

P.S. 045 John Tyler vs P.S. 018 John G. Whittier

MeasureP.S. 045 John TylerP.S. 018 John G. Whittier
2026 reading proficient50% (-11 points vs 2025)20% (+2 points vs 2025)
2026 math proficient62% (0 points vs 2025)23% (-1 points vs 2025)
Average K–5 class size (2025–26)20.019.5
Enrollment (2025–26)733311
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)11.38.3
Family satisfaction (2026)93%92%
Principal trust (2026)96%96%
Teacher trust (2026)97%94%
Leadership (2026)97%96%
Distance between schools0.8 mi

P.S. 045 John Tyler has higher math proficiency than P.S. 018 John G. Whittier (62% vs 23%) and higher reading proficiency (50% vs 20%).

Student body

Enrollment

733 students

pre-K, K–5 · down 84 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Class size

20

children in the average K–5 class; about 11.3 students per teacher (2025–26)

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

6%

was 6% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

62% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: 60% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

29%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 23% White, 46% Hispanic, 10% Asian, 15% Black, 4% multiracial, 52% female, 48% male.

Economic need index: 60% — 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
97%
Disability support services
92%
Outreach
95%
Facilities
89%
Parent involvement
97%

NYC DOE · 2026 survey

School zone

NYC DOE · 2024–25

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Admissions

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Address

58 Lawrence Ave, Staten Island, NY 10310, 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 20% in reading (93 tested), compared with 50% 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: Elementary School, High School, Preschool
  • Location: West Brighton, Staten Island
  • Address: 58 Lawrence Ave, Staten Island, NY 10310, USA