Pre-K–ElemSchool code (DBN) 31R020

P.S. 020 Port Richmond

161 PARK AVENUE, Staten Island
Grades PK-5
Amanda Mezzatesta, Principal
718-442-4110
ps20statenisland.org

About

P.S. 020 Port Richmond serves students in grades PK-5 with an enrollment of 279, which is near the citywide 25th percentile. The school's student population has an Economic Need Index of 92.0 percent, above the citywide median, and includes 49.0 percent English Language Learners and 35.0 percent students with Individualized Education Programs, both well above citywide medians. Academic proficiency in ELA is 31.0 percent and in Math is 24.0 percent, both falling below the citywide 25th percentile. While the school's safety and school climate rating is "Needs Improvement," its suspension rate is 0.0 percent. In the 2025-26 DOE School Survey, 96 percent of responding parents reported their child is safe, and 98 percent said School Safety Agents promote a safe environment. Parents also reported high satisfaction with communication, with 98 percent feeling respected by teachers and 96 percent stating staff regularly communicate about learning. 94 percent of parents were satisfied with their child's education, and 90-91 percent reported expected progress in reading and math.

Sources (5)

NYC DOE Location Code Generating and Management System (LCGMS) · 2026-27 (export of 2026-08-22)
NYC DOE School Quality Reports and Snapshot, 2024-25 · 2024-25
MySchools admissions directory, 2025-26 cycle · 2025-26 admissions cycle
New York State Education Department School Report Card · 2024-25
NYC School Survey (parent and student responses) · 2025-26

Academics

Coursework, class size, and academic context.

Academic paceBalancedlow confidence

Attendance rate

94%

Avg class size (general ed)

Avg class size (ICT)

25.17

Average class size by classroom setting: general education vs. ICT (Integrated Co-Teaching, where general- and special-education students learn together with two teachers). NYC DOE Class Size Report, 2021–22.

Community & climate

Demographics, attendance, school survey results, and DOE quality ratings.

Quality signals

FacultyFairAI-estimated

InstructionNeeds Improvement

Safety & climateNeeds Improvement

Family tiesGood

DOE quality-rating labels are skewed across the system; read them relative to the citywide distribution in our methodology.

NYC School Survey, 2025-26

Parent survey · overall positive

95%71% response rate

Teacher survey · overall positive

67%41% response rate

Survey topics, 2025-26

Safety67%city 93%

Teachers · My students are safe…outside around this school. [Elementary only].43%
Teachers · My students are safe…traveling between home and this school. [Elementary only].36%
Teachers · My students are safe…in the hallways, bathrooms, locker rooms, and cafeteria of this school. [Elementary only].87%
Teachers · My students are safe…in my class(es). [Elementary only].100%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (67%) is their average, vs 93% citywide.

Bullying prevention14%city 65%

Teachers · At this school students harass, bully, or intimidate other students.14%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (14%) is their average, vs 65% citywide.

Emotional support70%city 84%

Teachers · How many adults at this school…help students develop the skills they need to complete challenging coursework despite obstacles?92%
Teachers · How many adults at this school…tell their students they believe they can achieve high academic standards?92%
Teachers · How many adults at this school…teach students how to advocate for themselves?57%
Teachers · How many adults at this school…recognize disruptive behavior as social-emotional learning opportunities?50%
Teachers · How many adults at this school…have access to school-based supports to assist in behavioral/emotional escalations?57%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (70%) is their average, vs 84% citywide.

Academic expectations89%city 89%

Teachers · In this school, the staff believes that all students can learn, including Multilingual Learners/English language learners (MLs/ELLs), Emergent Multilingual Learners (EMLLs), and students with disabilities.93%
Teachers · This school has well-defined learning expectations for all students.80%
Teachers · How many students in your classes…have to work hard to do well?93%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (89%) is their average, vs 89% citywide.

College & career guidance64%city 90%

Teachers · It’s a priority at this school that adults…provide students with opportunities to learn about different career paths. [Elementary/Middle Only].64%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (64%) is their average, vs 90% citywide.

Family outreach90%city 95%

Teachers · At this school…teachers understand families' challenges and concerns.80%
Teachers · At this school…teachers work closely with families to meet students' needs.73%
Teachers · At this school…staff regularly communicate with families about how they can help students learn.87%
Teachers · At this school…school staff value families' race, ethnicity, culture, family structure, and background.80%
Parents · School staff regularly communicate with me about how I can help my child learn.96%
Parents · Teachers work closely with me to meet my child's needs.98%
Parents · My child's school communicates with me in a language that I can understand.98%
Parents · I am greeted warmly when I contact or visit the school.97%
Parents · My child's school will make me aware if there are any concerns about my child’s social or emotional well-being.97%
Parents · If I suspect my child needs additional learning supports and services, I know the next steps to get support at my school.96%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (90%) is their average, vs 95% citywide.

Parent–teacher trust97%city 96%

Parents · I feel respected by my child's teachers.98%
Parents · Staff at this school work hard to build trusting relationships with parents/guardians like me.95%
Parents · My child's teachers treat me as a partner in educating my child.98%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (97%) is their average, vs 96% citywide.

Show all survey topics

Instruction and Performance

IEP Service Satisfaction97%city 91%

Parents · I am satisfied with the educational planning and Individualized Education Program (IEP) development process at this school. [Families of students with IEPs].98%
Parents · At this school, my child receives what they need to achieve their Individualized Education Program (IEP) goal(s). [Families of students with IEPs].95%
Parents · This school offers a wide enough variety of activities and services (including specialized programs, related services and assistive and adaptive technologies where appropriate) to help improve outcomes for my child. [Families of students with IEPs].98%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (97%) is their average, vs 91% citywide.

Family Satisfaction with Child's Education93%city 94%

Parents · My child is progressing in reading the way I would expect.90%
Parents · My child is progressing in math the way I would expect.91%
Parents · My child's school helps me understand what grade-level schoolwork looks like.94%
Parents · How satisfied are you with the following? The education my child has received this year.94%
Parents · How satisfied are you with the following? The overall quality of my child's teachers this year.96%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (93%) is their average, vs 94% citywide.

Cultural Awareness and Inclusive Classroom Instruction86%city 92%

Teachers · I am able to...receive support around how to incorporate students' cultural and linguistic backgrounds in my practice.73%
Teachers · I am able to...appropriately modify instructional activities and materials to meet the developmental needs and learning interests of all my students.93%
Teachers · I am able to...ensure instruction represents multiple perspectives, cultures, and backgrounds.86%
Teachers · I am able to…ensure instruction represents multiple races and ethnicities.93%
Teachers · I am able to…ensure instruction represents multiple genders, gender identities and expressions and sexual orientations.82%
Teachers · I am able to...design instruction that is responsive to students’ needs (e.g. Multilingual Learners/English language learners (MLs/ELLs) or Emergent Multilingual Learners (EMLLs) proficiency and students with disabilities).93%
Teachers · I am able to...apply my knowledge of parents' various cultural backgrounds when collaborating with them regarding their child's educational progress.100%
Teachers · I am able to...develop appropriate Individualized Education Programs for my students with disabilities.87%
Teachers · I am able to...monitor progress on Individualized Education Program goals for my students with disabilities.100%
Teachers · I am able to...distinguish linguistic/cultural differences from learning difficulties.100%
Teachers · I have conversations about race and racism at my school that help me examine my own beliefs around identity.33%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (86%) is their average, vs 92% citywide.

Strong Core Instruction67%city 92%

Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…reading and writing experiences grounded in evidence from text, both literary and informational. [Social Studies].60%
Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to interact with complex grade-level text and tasks, using scaffolding where appropriate. [Social Studies].40%
Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage with texts and tasks reflective of their diverse racial, cultural, and linguistic perspective. [Social Studies].40%
Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage in meaningful discussion that critically examines topics that connect to the daily lives of students. [Social Studies].60%
Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…focusing deeply on the concepts emphasized in the standards to help students build strong foundations for learning. [Social Studies].60%
Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…reading and writing experiences grounded in evidence from text, both literary and informational. [Science].80%
Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to interact with complex grade-level text and tasks, using scaffolding where appropriate. [Science].60%
Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage with texts and tasks reflective of their diverse racial, cultural, and linguistic perspective. [Science].40%
Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage in meaningful discussion that critically examines topics that connect to the daily lives of students. [Science].80%
Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…creating coherent progressions within the standards from previous grades to current grade to build onto previous learning. [Science].60%
Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…reading and writing experiences grounded in evidence from text, both literary and informational. [ELA].90%
Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to interact with complex grade-level text and tasks, using scaffolding where appropriate. [ELA].80%
Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage with texts and tasks reflective of their diverse racial, cultural, and linguistic perspective. [ELA].80%
Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage in meaningful discussion that critically examines topics that connect to the daily lives of students. [ELA].70%
Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…focusing deeply on the concepts emphasized in the standards to help students build strong foundations for learning. [ELA].80%
Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to interact with complex grade-level text and tasks, using scaffolding where appropriate. [Math].100%
Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage with texts and tasks reflective of their diverse racial, cultural, and linguistic perspective. [Math].50%
Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage in meaningful discussion that critically examines topics that connect to the daily lives of students. [Math].63%
Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…focusing deeply on the concepts emphasized in the standards to help students build strong foundations for learning. [Math].88%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (67%) is their average, vs 92% citywide.

Quality of Student Discussion44%city 68%

Teachers · How many students in your classes…build on each other’s ideas during class discussions?27%
Teachers · How many students in your classes…use data or text references to support their ideas?53%
Teachers · How many students in your classes…show that they respect each other’s ideas?40%
Teachers · How many students in your classes…provide constructive feedback to their peers/teachers?33%
Teachers · How many students in your classes…participate in class discussions at some point?67%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (44%) is their average, vs 68% citywide.

Classroom Behavior38%city 68%

Teachers · How many students in your classes…listen carefully when the teacher gives directions?40%
Teachers · How many students in your classes…follow the rules in class?53%
Teachers · How many students in your classes…respond to challenging questions in class?20%
Teachers · How many students in your classes…do their work when they are supposed to?40%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (38%) is their average, vs 68% citywide.

Safety and School Climate

Inclusive Leadership97%city 96%

Parents · The principal/school leader at this school…puts decisions made with families into action.96%
Parents · The principal/school leader at this school…works to create a sense of community in the school.94%
Parents · The principal/school leader at this school…ensures families are comfortable communicating with the school.97%
Parents · Language translation and interpretation are readily available to me at all family events at my child’s school.99%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (97%) is their average, vs 96% citywide.

Inclusive Learning Environment83%city 96%

Teachers · At this school, students with disabilities are included in all school activities.93%
Teachers · This school educates students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment appropriate.67%
Teachers · School staff treat students of different genders, gender identities and expressions and sexual orientations equally.92%
Teachers · School staff treat students of different races, cultures, or backgrounds equally.79%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (83%) is their average, vs 96% citywide.

Instructional Leadership75%city 89%

Teachers · The principal/program leader at this school...makes clear to the staff their expectations for meeting instructional goals.87%
Teachers · The principal/program leader at this school...understands how children learn.60%
Teachers · The principal/program leader at this school...sets high standards for student learning.87%
Teachers · The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…supports teachers in implementing what they have learned in professional development.80%
Teachers · The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…carefully tracks student academic progress.80%
Teachers · The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…knows what’s going on in my classes.73%
Teachers · The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…provides teachers with formative feedback to improve practice.79%
Teachers · The principal/school leader at this school...participates in instructional planning with teams of teachers.57%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (75%) is their average, vs 89% citywide.

Conflict Resolution74%city 90%

Teachers · Conflicts are resolved fairly in my school.57%
Parents · Conflicts are resolved fairly at my child’s school. [Grades K-5].90%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (74%) is their average, vs 90% citywide.

Program Coherence69%city 85%

Teachers · At this school…curriculum, instruction, and learning materials are well coordinated across the different grade levels at this school.86%
Teachers · At this school…once we start a new program, we follow up to make sure that it’s working.60%
Teachers · At this school…it is clear how all of the programs offered are connected to our school’s instructional vision.60%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (69%) is their average, vs 85% citywide.

Peer Collaboration65%city 88%

Teachers · At this school…the principal/program leader, teachers, and staff collaborate to make this school run effectively.67%
Teachers · At this school…teachers design instructional programs (e.g. lessons, units) together.67%
Teachers · At this school…teachers make a conscious effort to coordinate their teaching with instruction at other grade levels.62%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (65%) is their average, vs 88% citywide.

Teacher-Teacher Trust63%city 88%

Teachers · Teachers in this school trust each other.60%
Teachers · It's OK in this school to discuss feelings, worries, and frustrations with other teachers.57%
Teachers · I feel respected by other teachers at this school.73%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (63%) is their average, vs 88% citywide.

Quality of Professional Development62%city 85%

Teachers · Overall, my professional development experiences this year have...included enough time to think carefully about, try, and evaluate new ideas.60%
Teachers · Overall, my professional development experiences this year have...Included opportunities to engage in inquiry-based, professional collaboration with peers and/or mentors from other schools.47%
Teachers · Overall, my professional development experiences this year have...directly related to my students’ needs.80%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (62%) is their average, vs 85% citywide.

Innovation and Collective Responsibility56%city 81%

Teachers · How many teachers at this school…help build a welcoming school environment in the entire school, not just their classroom?60%
Teachers · How many teachers at this school…are actively trying to improve their teaching?60%
Teachers · How many teachers at this school…take responsibility for improving the school?60%
Teachers · How many teachers at this school…are eager to try new ideas?27%
Teachers · How many teachers at this school…feel responsible that all students learn?73%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (56%) is their average, vs 81% citywide.

Teacher-Principal Trust50%city 86%

Teachers · I feel respected by the principal/program leader at this school.53%
Teachers · The principal/program leader at this school is an effective manager who makes the school run smoothly.40%
Teachers · The principal/program leader has confidence in the expertise of the teachers at this school.47%
Teachers · I trust the principal/program leader at their word (to do what they say that they will do).53%
Teachers · The principal/program leader looks out for the personal welfare of the staff members.60%
Teachers · The principal/program leader places the needs of children ahead of personal interests.47%
Teachers · The principal and assistant principals function as a cohesive unit.53%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (50%) is their average, vs 86% citywide.

School Commitment45%city 85%

Teachers · I usually look forward to each working day at this school.60%
Teachers · I would recommend this school to parents/guardians seeking a place for their child.47%
Teachers · I would recommend this school to other teachers as a place to work.27%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (45%) is their average, vs 85% citywide.

Teacher Influence40%city 68%

Teachers · At this school…the principal/program leader encourages feedback through regular meetings with families and teacher leaders.79%
Teachers · How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...hiring new professional personnel?13%
Teachers · How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...planning how discretionary school funds should be used?33%
Teachers · How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...selecting instructional materials and/or curriculum used in classrooms?36%
Teachers · How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...setting standards for student behavior?40%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (40%) is their average, vs 68% citywide.

Relationships with Families

Parent Involvement in School96%city 91%

Parents · Since the beginning of the school year, how often have you…communicated with your child's teachers about your child's performance?96%
Parents · Since the beginning of the school year, how often have you…seen your child’s projects, artwork, homework, tests, or quizzes?96%
Parents · I know how to contact the Parent Coordinator at my child’s school.99%
Parents · During the school year, have you...attended a school meeting, school event, or parent-teacher conference (virtually or in-person)?94%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (96%) is their average, vs 91% citywide.

Parent-Principal Trust95%city 96%

Parents · I feel respected by my child's principal/school leader.96%
Parents · I trust the principal/school leader at their word (to do what they say that they will do).94%
Parents · The principal/school leader is an effective manager who makes the school run smoothly.94%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (95%) is their average, vs 96% citywide.

School Description

School Facilities and Services91%city 88%

Teachers · This school is kept clean.87%
Teachers · This school is kept in good physical condition.87%
Teachers · Physical repairs to the school building are completed in a timely manner.80%
Parents · This school is kept clean.98%
Parents · This school is kept in good physical condition.99%
Parents · My child's school provides me information about transportation options (e.g. Metrocard and busing).94%
Parents · I am satisfied with my child’s school bus transportation service this year.92%
Parents · I am satisfied with the meal options provided at my child’s school.89%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (91%) is their average, vs 88% citywide.

Overall positive % is averaged across every Pos/Neg survey question per respondent group (school year 2025-2026). Survey topics are the DOE’s framework measures (each the average favorable response across its questions; expand a topic to see them and the citywide average); the dimension scores themselves are no longer in the public data file.^[3]

Operational health

Attendance

94%

Chronic absenteeism

42%

Suspension rate

Teachers^[7]

Teachers with 4+ years' experience

81%

Students per teacher

9:1

Teaching out of certification

Teacher experience and certification from the NYSED School Report Card (2024–25); students per teacher = enrollment ÷ reported teachers. Fewer than 4 years counts as inexperienced.

Student body

Race / ethnicity^[4]

Asian 2%
Black 14%
Hispanic 77%
White 4%
Multiracial 2%

School-level totals; may not sum to 100% due to rounding and small subgroup suppression.

Gender^[4]

Female 38%
Male 62%

Female / male shares as published by the DOE; other gender identities aren’t reported in the source data.

Enrollment

279

Economic Need Index

92%

Free / reduced lunch

91%

English learners

49%

Students with IEPs

35%

Admissions

No program-level admissions data is available for this school yet.

Financials

^[8]^[9]

What this school has to spend, and what it spends it on. Spending is not a measure of quality. Schools serving more students with higher needs receive more money.

Spending

Total spend

$12.3MStudents: 277

40th percentile citywide

School-managed budget

$6.9MPositions: 54

40th percentile citywide

Total spend per student

$44,314

86th percentile citywide · city median $33,357

Staffing costs

Principal’s salary

$180K

7th percentile citywide

Principal and assistant principals

$322KPositions: 2

8th percentile citywide

Teaching staff

$3.4MPositions: 29

37th percentile citywide

Where the school-managed budget goes

These five categories add up to the school-managed budget. They do not include the centrally-paid costs in total spend.

PositionsAvg eachBudget

Leadership2$161K$322K

HEAD OF SCHOOL1$180K$180K
ASST HEAD OF SCHOOL1$142K$142K

Teachers29$119K$3.4M

3 / ICT - General Ed Teacher3$115K$346K
3 / ICT - Special Ed Teacher2$132K$263K
2 / ICT - General Ed Teacher2$117K$234K
2 / ICT - Special Ed Teacher2$115K$231K
4 / ICT - General Ed Teacher2$115K$231K
4 / ICT - Special Ed Teacher2$115K$231K
5 / ICT - General Ed Teacher2$115K$231K
ESL / PUSH IN/PULL OUT1$174K$174K
SCIENCE - GENERAL SCIENCE / ICT - Special Ed Teacher1$165K$165K
K / ICT - General Ed Teacher1$162K$162K
1 / ICT - Special Ed Teacher1$128K$128K
1 / ICT - General Ed Teacher1$115K$115K
2,3 / SELF-CONTAINED SP ED1$115K$115K
5 / ICT - Special Ed Teacher1$115K$115K
ARTS / WHOLE CLASS1$115K$115K
K / ICT - Special Ed Teacher1$115K$115K
K / SELF-CONTAINED SP ED1$115K$115K
K / WHOLE CLASS1$115K$115K
K,1 / SELF-CONTAINED SP ED1$115K$115K
PHYSICAL EDUCATION / WHOLE CLASS1$115K$115K
4,5 / SELF-CONTAINED SP ED1$11K$11K

Support staff22$86K$1.9M

SPEECH / PUSH IN/PULL OUT2$117K$234K
School Secretary2$80K$160K
Guidance Counselor2$73K$147K
School Aides and Other Support Staff0—$134K
CLASSROOM - Special Ed3$45K$134K
IEP-CRISIS MANAGEMENT(CIT)3$41K$124K
School Psychologist Bilingual1$120K$120K
School Social Workers Mandated Services1$120K$120K
INTERVENTION / PREVENTION / PUSH IN/PULL OUT1$119K$119K
SPEECH / PULL-OUT -all students1$117K$117K
SETSS / PUSH IN/PULL OUT1$115K$115K
PHYSICAL THERAPY / PUSH IN/PULL OUT1$92K$92K
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY / PULL-OUT -all students1$91K$91K
IEP-HEALTH2$35K$71K
PARENT COORDINATOR1$57K$57K
DC 37 Para More Than 20 Hrs0—$48K

Programs and extra time$671K

Absence Coverage$250K
People Working Partial Year$128K
AFTER/BEFORE SCHOOL STUDENT PROGRAMS$128K
CONSULTATION$73K
LITERACY COACH1$62K$62K
IEP-HEALTH$18K
IEP-CRISIS MANAGEMENT(CIT)$6,825
Professional Development$3,599
PUPIL PERSONNEL SERVICES$1,500
SPECIAL ED INSTRUCTIONAL PGMS$721

Supplies and services$613K

Curriculum & Staff Development Contracts$165K
Supplies - General$148K
Non-Contractual Services$103K
Educational Consultants$86K
Textbooks$62K
Educational Software$19K
School Funded Copier$8,046
Data Processing Repair - Contractual$7,206
Furniture Object 300$4,894
Telecommunication Contracts$3,567
Equipment - General$2,798
Library Books$1,744
Printing Services - Contractual$1,000
Transportation of Pupils - Other$1,000
Transportation of Staff - Non-Contract$430
Telephone and Other Communications$384

Total54$128K$6.9M

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