NYPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24
PS 56 LOUIS DESARIO SCHOOL (THE) — School Profile & District Info
Primary|STATEN ISLAND, New York|NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10309
School Profile
School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
Math Proficiency
55-59%
Chronic Absenteeism
17.9%
SY 2019-20
Community Context
Median Home Value
$456,345
+4.2% 1yr+45.0% 5yr
Hudson, NY metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
16.6%
Below 150% poverty line
5.4%
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Uninsured residents
11.4%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
21,284
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
19,213
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Speech/Language Impairment
6,750 (35%)
Specific Learning Disability
6,033 (31%)
Autism
3,176 (17%)
Other Health Impairment
1,814 (9%)
Emotional Disturbance
679 (4%)
Intellectual Disability
318 (2%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
644
Current enrollment
Stable(+8% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about PS 56 LOUIS DESARIO SCHOOL (THE)
PS 56 LOUIS DESARIO SCHOOL (THE) currently enrolls 634 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in NY.
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