P.S. 020 Port Richmond

P.S. 020 Port Richmond is an elementary school in Staten Island serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade. With a smaller-than-average enrollment, the school maintains small class sizes. It serves a community with a very high proportion of English Language Learners (49%), students with disabilities (35%), and a high economic need population (92% ENI), all well above citywide medians. While external ratings are mixed, parents consistently report very high satisfaction, with positive survey responses ranging from 97-100%, praising the welcoming environment and the dedication of staff and principal. The school offers various support programs, including Transitional Bilingual Education in Spanish and Special Education services. Academically, the school faces challenges, with ELA and Math proficiency rates (31% and 24% respectively) falling well below the citywide 25th percentile. The school maintains an excellent 0% suspension rate.