Ps 32 Gifford School (The)

About Ps 32 Gifford School (The)

P.S. 32 Gifford School 232 Barlow Ave, Staten Island, NY 10308 The number of pupils attending The Ps 32 Gifford School is 656, and the school is designed for PK-5. For the Ps 32 Gifford School, the percentage of pupils who achieved proficiency or better on the mathematics assessment was 77%. 68% of pupils achieved proficiency or better in reading. At the school, the pupil-teacher ratio is 18:1, which is better than the pupil-teacher ratio of the district. In the school, 51% of the pupils are females, and the rest are males. There are 36 equivalent full-time teachers. The institution functions as a zoned New York City public elementary school within District 31. This implies that it follows a conventional system where the admission of children to the school is based on residential boundaries. residential blocks and promotes grade-level consistency. Residential properties in this region are sold for close to $728,585. This makes it one of the mid-to-upper sections of Staten Island housing while still being less expensive compared to most waterfront districts in New York City. Comparatively speaking, P.S. 32 Gifford School ranks as one of top-rated elemenetary school in New York.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 77%

Reading 68%

State average proficiency is 77% in Math and 68% in Reading.

36

Full-time Teachers

18 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

656

Total Students

$82249

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 55.95%

Asian 22.26%

Hispanic 17.23%

Black 2.29%

Two+ Races 2.13%

Native Am. 0.15%

White

55.95%

Asian

22.26%

Hispanic

17.23%

Black

2.29%

Two+ Races

2.13%

Native Am.

0.15%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 656

50.76%

333 Female

49.24%

323 Male

Student Population

656 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

1600 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Ps 32 Gifford School (The) Contact Information

Address

232 BARLOW AVE, STATEN ISLAND, NY 10308

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Phone

(718) 984-1688

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Website

http://www.ps32statenisland.com

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 08:00 AM - 02:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Multicultural Parade, which is scheduled to take place at Ps 32 Gifford School (The), is set to occur on the 23rd day of April in the year 2026. The rain date for the parade is on the 24th day of April, 2026. Also, the district-wide Youth Mental Health Symposium is scheduled for the 16th of June in the year 2026

FAQ

Q1. What are the extracurricular programs that Ps 32 Gifford School (The) provides?

Ans. Ps 32 Gifford School (The) provides extracurricular activities for students, such as arts, music, and sports programs.

Q2. What are the accommodations made for different types of learners by Ps 32 Gifford School (The)?

Ans. Ps 32 Gifford School (The) makes special arrangements for varied learning styles and needs.

Q3. What are the safety policies in practice at Ps 32 Gifford School (The)?

Ans. Ps 32 Gifford School (The) practices strict safety policies, including safe entry procedures and emergency drills.

Q4. Is there any facility for parent participation in the affairs of the school?

Ans. Parental involvement at Ps 32 Gifford School (The) is encouraged.

Q5. Are there any technology resources provided at the school?

Ans. Classroom computers, technology, and smartboards are part of the technological resources available at Ps 32 Gifford School (The).

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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232 BARLOW AVE, STATEN ISLAND, NY 10308

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Ps 32 Gifford School (The)

232 BARLOW AVE, STATEN ISLAND, NY 10308

About Ps 32 Gifford School (The)

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Student Population

Minority Enrollment

Students per Counselor

Ps 32 Gifford School (The) Contact Information

Address

Phone

Website

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Recent News & Updates

School Timings

Regular School Hours

Early Dismissal Days

After School Activities

School Session Dates

Remarkable Alumni

Map

Latest News

FAQ

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Arts

Clubs

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Maggie Lou, Firefox

The Puppets of Spelhorst

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Frindle

The Wild Robot

James and the Giant Peach

Penguin Random House Features

The Secret Language of Birds

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

Free Robotics and Stem In-person Workshop in Your Neighbourhood for 7-14 Years Tech Enthusiasts.

Local kids are transforming ideas into real-world.

See the projects happening right in your neighborhood

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