P.S. 11 Thomas Dongan School

P.S. 11 Thomas Dongan School (31R011) is a public school in District 31, Dongan Hills, Staten Island, serving grades pre-K, K–5. In 2026, 43% of tested students were proficient in reading and 60% were proficient in math (NYC DOE). Enrollment was 281 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE). The average K–5 class size was 19.6 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

At a glance for families

  • Grades served: pre-K, K–5
  • Neighborhood: Dongan Hills
  • Zoned

Locations (1)

P.S. 11 Thomas Dongan School
85 Garretson Ave, Staten Island, NY 10304, USA
Staten Island, Dongan Hills

School Quality

The one thing to remember

2026 math proficiency is 60%, about typical for NYC elementary schools, including those with similar economic need; up 10 points from 2025; math is up 26 points since 2023, while citywide math rose 6 points.

Also worth knowing: In 2026, students in special education scored 14% in reading (36 tested), compared with 43% schoolwide.

What the numbers say

  • Enrollment (2025–26) is 281, smaller than most elementary schools in the district and citywide.
  • Students here gain less than at most schools serving similar students (2024–25).
  • Reading: 43% in 2026, down 9 points from 2025 and up 22 points since 2023, while citywide reading fell 2 points; about typical for NYC elementary schools with similar economic need.

What its own parents say

96%

of parents trust the principal

98%

trust their child's teachers

93%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 50% of families answered.

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: 0.4 · 21st 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

43%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

114 students tested

Level 125%
Level 232%
Level 327%
Level 416%

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

Students in special education14%

36 students tested

General education students56%

78 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 352%
Grade 439%
Grade 533%

Mathematics

60%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

114 students tested

Level 120%
Level 220%
Level 339%
Level 421%

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

Students in special education31%

36 students tested

General education students73%

78 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 374%
Grade 453%
Grade 547%

Reading benchmarks

2026
This school43%
District 3156%
NYC public schools (DOE)51%

Math benchmarks

2026
This school60%
District 3163%
NYC public schools (DOE)58%

Excludes charter schools. Weighted by students tested.

Proficiency over time

0%25%50%75%100%New state tests48%43%49%60%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
201848%49%
201950%58%
202225%35%
202321%34%
202424%41%
202552%49%
202643%60%

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: 47%0.9 mi away

  2. Economic need index: 61%0.7 mi away

  3. Economic need index: 48%0.9 mi away

  4. Economic need index: 64%1.2 mi away

  5. Economic need index: 69%1.3 mi away

  6. Economic need index: 72%1.5 mi away

  7. P.S. 11 Thomas Dongan School (this school)43%

    Economic need index: 71%

  8. Economic need index: 75%1.1 mi away

  9. Economic need index: 87%0.9 mi away

Math · 2026

  1. Economic need index: 47%0.9 mi away

  2. Economic need index: 61%0.7 mi away

  3. Economic need index: 48%0.9 mi away

  4. Economic need index: 72%1.5 mi away

  5. Economic need index: 69%1.3 mi away

  6. Economic need index: 75%1.1 mi away

  7. P.S. 11 Thomas Dongan School (this school)60%

    Economic need index: 71%

  8. Economic need index: 64%1.2 mi away

  9. Economic need index: 87%0.9 mi away

P.S. 11 Thomas Dongan School vs P.S. 052 John C. Thompson

MeasureP.S. 11 Thomas Dongan SchoolP.S. 052 John C. Thompson
2026 reading proficient43% (-9 points vs 2025)62% (-8 points vs 2025)
2026 math proficient60% (+10 points vs 2025)79% (+1 points vs 2025)
Average K–5 class size (2025–26)19.627.8
Enrollment (2025–26)281647
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)9.015.2
Family satisfaction (2026)93%96%
Principal trust (2026)96%99%
Teacher trust (2026)98%99%
Leadership (2026)95%98%
Distance between schools0.7 mi

P.S. 11 Thomas Dongan School has lower reading proficiency than P.S. 052 John C. Thompson (43% vs 62%) and lower math proficiency (60% vs 79%); 2026 reading is about typical for NYC elementary schools with similar economic need; 2026 math is about typical for NYC elementary schools with similar economic need.

Student body

Enrollment

281 students

pre-K, K–5 · down 29 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Class size

19.6

children in the average K–5 class; about 9.0 students per teacher (2025–26)

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

14%

was 15% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

77% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: 71% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

26%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 37% White, 30% Hispanic, 19% Asian, 12% Black, 2% multiracial, 50% female, 50% male.

Economic need index: 71% — 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
95%
Disability support services
74%
Outreach
95%
Facilities
92%
Parent involvement
95%

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

85 Garretson Ave, Staten Island, NY 10304, 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 14% in reading (36 tested), compared with 43% 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
  • Location: Dongan Hills, Staten Island
  • Address: 85 Garretson Ave, Staten Island, NY 10304, USA