Located in STATEN ISLAND, NY. Serving grades PK through 05.
PS 32 Gifford School is a regular public elementary school serving pre-K through fifth grade on Staten Island's North Shore. It draws just over half its enrollment from families qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and the student body is predominantly white, with substantial Asian and Hispanic representation as well. The school sits within New York City Geographic District 31, which covers all of Staten Island and currently faces a significant shortage of elementary seats, a capacity strain that affects class sizes and school assignments across the borough.
On state assessments, the school's proficiency rates in math and English language arts are solid in third and fourth grades, with rates in the mid-to-upper range. Fifth-grade results are lower, particularly in science, where fewer than three-fifths of students achieved proficiency. In both math and ELA, fifth-grade performance dips notably below the third and fourth-grade marks. This grade-level pattern, steeper in science than in reading and math, is worth noting if a family has a fifth-grader or plans to observe how the school addresses upper elementary gains.
The school's participation rates across tested grades are high, with most grades showing strong engagement in assessments. The tested enrollment is healthy and stable across grades tested, suggesting a consistent school population.
Specific data on programs, special education rates, English learner support, and staffing were not available. No school website was provided, so a parent may want to reach out directly to learn about classroom composition, special services, enrichment offerings, or the school's particular instructional approach. The district brief notes an ongoing elementary seat shortage across Staten Island, which may influence future class sizes or assignments.
Housing values in the 10308 ZIP code (where Barlow Avenue is located) are above the state median and have been rising. The neighborhood's character is suburban, with detached homes and tree-lined residential streets typical of Staten Island's North Shore, though commercial activity on corridors like Port Richmond Avenue is within reach. The area has access to local schools, parks, libraries, and transit including the Staten Island Railway.
Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.
Officially reported figures, 2024-25.