P.S. 018 John G. Whittier

P.S. 018 John G. Whittier is a small elementary school in Staten Island, serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade with an enrollment of approximately 260 students and an average class size of 18. The school is recognized for its positive school climate and culture, with parents consistently reporting very high satisfaction with their children's education, reflected in 96-100% positive feedback on recent surveys. The school maintains a very low suspension rate of 0%, contributing to a safe environment. P.S. 018 serves a student population with a high proportion of students with special education needs (44% IEP) and those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds (94% ENI), both well above citywide medians. While the school fosters a supportive atmosphere, academic proficiency in both ELA and Math is a significant area of concern, with scores well below the citywide 25th percentile. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of New York elementary schools for overall test scores.