Serving 729 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 69 Daniel D Tompkins ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 729 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 69 Daniel D Tompkins ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
P.s. 69 Daniel D Tompkins's student population of 729 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
729 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 69 Daniel D Tompkins ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 69 Daniel D Tompkins is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2761 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
38%
10%
Hispanic
21%
30%
Black
3%
16%
White
36%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 69 Daniel D Tompkins's ranking?
P.s. 69 Daniel D Tompkins is ranked #2761 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 69 Daniel D Tompkins often compared to?
P.s. 69 Daniel D Tompkinsis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 60 Alice Austen, Space Shuttle Columbia School, P.s. 16 John J Driscoll by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 69 Daniel D Tompkins?
729 students attend P.s. 69 Daniel D Tompkins.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of P.s. 69 Daniel D Tompkins students are Asian, 36% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 69 Daniel D Tompkins?
P.s. 69 Daniel D Tompkins has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 69 Daniel D Tompkins offer ?
P.s. 69 Daniel D Tompkins offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 69 Daniel D Tompkins part of?
P.s. 69 Daniel D Tompkins is part of New York City Geographic District #31 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 69 Daniel D Tompkins located?
P.s. 69 Daniel D Tompkins is located in the New Springville neighborhood of Staten Island, NY. There are 5 other public schools located in New Springville.
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