P.S. 050 Frank Hankinson

P.S. 050 Frank Hankinson (31R050) is a public school in District 31, Oakwood-Oakwood Beach, Staten Island, serving grades pre-K, K–5. In 2026, 70% of tested students were proficient in reading and 86% were proficient in math (NYC DOE). Enrollment was 702 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE). The average K–5 class size was 24.7 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
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Locations (1)

P.S. 050 Frank Hankinson
200 Adelaide Ave, Staten Island, NY 10306, USA
Staten Island, Oakwood-Oakwood Beach

School Quality

The one thing to remember

2026 math proficiency is 86%, higher than most NYC elementary schools, including those with similar economic need; math has held at 86–90% since the state's new tests began in 2023.

Also worth knowing: Average class size (2025–26) is 24.7, larger than most NYC elementary schools.

What the numbers say

  • Family satisfaction (2026) is 98%, higher than most elementary schools in the district and citywide.
  • Reading: 70% in 2026, down 12 points from 2025 and 11 points since 2023, while citywide reading fell 2 points; higher than most NYC elementary schools with similar economic need.
  • Students here gain more than at most schools serving similar students (2024–25).

What its own parents say

97%

of parents trust the principal

99%

trust their child's teachers

98%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 42% 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

70%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

340 students tested

Level 15%
Level 225%
Level 335%
Level 435%

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

Students in special education36%

56 students tested

General education students77%

284 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 366%
Grade 472%
Grade 571%

Mathematics

86%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

339 students tested

Level 13%
Level 211%
Level 337%
Level 449%

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

Students in special education55%

55 students tested

General education students92%

284 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 385%
Grade 485%
Grade 588%

Reading benchmarks

2026
This school70%
District 3156%
NYC public schools (DOE)51%

Math benchmarks

2026
This school86%
District 3163%
NYC public schools (DOE)58%

Excludes charter schools. Weighted by students tested.

Proficiency over time

0%25%50%75%100%New state tests76%70%78%86%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
201876%78%
201979%83%
202279%85%
202381%89%
202479%90%
202582%87%
202670%86%

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%1.7 mi away

  2. P.S. 050 Frank Hankinson (this school)70%

    Economic need index: 51%

  3. Economic need index: 37%0.8 mi away

  4. Economic need index: 42%1.6 mi away

  5. Economic need index: 43%0.9 mi away

  6. Economic need index: 61%2.4 mi away

  7. Economic need index: 42%2.4 mi away

  8. Economic need index: 69%1.2 mi away

  9. Economic need index: 75%1.6 mi away

Math · 2026

  1. Economic need index: 42%1.7 mi away

  2. P.S. 050 Frank Hankinson (this school)86%

    Economic need index: 51%

  3. Economic need index: 37%0.8 mi away

  4. Economic need index: 61%2.4 mi away

  5. Economic need index: 42%1.6 mi away

  6. Economic need index: 43%0.9 mi away

  7. Economic need index: 42%2.4 mi away

  8. Economic need index: 69%1.2 mi away

  9. Economic need index: 75%1.6 mi away

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

MeasureP.S. 050 Frank HankinsonP.S. 023 Richmondtown
2026 reading proficient70% (-12 points vs 2025)69% (-12 points vs 2025)
2026 math proficient86% (-1 points vs 2025)83% (-4 points vs 2025)
Average K–5 class size (2025–26)24.726.0
Enrollment (2025–26)702630
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)14.413.7
Family satisfaction (2026)98%97%
Principal trust (2026)97%99%
Teacher trust (2026)99%99%
Leadership (2026)97%98%
Distance between schools0.8 mi

Student body

Enrollment

702 students

pre-K, K–5 · up 37 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Class size

24.7

children in the average K–5 class; about 14.4 students per teacher (2025–26)

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

5%

was 6% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

49% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: 51% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

24%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 46% White, 17% Hispanic, 33% Asian, 2% Black, 2% multiracial, 49% female, 51% male.

Economic need index: 51% — 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
94%
Outreach
97%
Facilities
93%
Parent involvement
97%

NYC DOE · 2026 survey

School zone

NYC DOE · 2024–25

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Admissions

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Address

200 Adelaide Ave, 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 36% in reading (56 tested), compared with 70% 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: 200 Adelaide Ave, Staten Island, NY 10306, USA