P.S. 050 Frank Hankinson

With 81.7% ELA proficiency and 86.6% math proficiency, P.S. 050 runs about 20 points above the district average — a meaningful gap that reflects sustained academic strength. The school has climbed steadily from 68% ELA in 2016 to the low 80s by 2023, with math jumping from 72.7% to the mid-80s over the same period. Grade-level data shows particular strength in Grade 3 math (91.1%), suggesting early intervention is working. The overall score of 3.37 out of 4 places it well above the district average of 2.45.

The survey data is extraordinary: 100% of teachers report feeling safe, 99% say instruction quality is strong, and families give 96% satisfaction with near-universal trust in both teachers and the principal. Attendance sits at 93.6%, slightly above the district average. Discipline is essentially a non-issue — just one suspension in the most recent year, following two years of zero suspensions. The school year-by-year has built a culture where teachers trust leadership, families feel heard, and the day-to-day environment is described as relationship-driven. That's the profile of a school running on all cylinders.

Enrollment of 711 spans pre-K through 5th grade, with a class size of 23.4 that matches the district average. The demographics reflect the neighborhood: 51% White, 28% Asian, 16% Hispanic, and small Black and multiracial populations. The diversity index of 67% is solid, and the economic need index of 43.1% suggests a mix of families across the income spectrum. About 21% of students have IEPs — slightly above typical, which the school appears to handle well given the strong overall outcomes. PTA fundraising of $152 per student is modestly above the district average, indicating active family involvement.

Oakwood-Richmondtown is a quintessential Staten Island neighborhood — high homeownership (69%), stable household incomes ($107,562 median), and only 7.7% poverty. The area scores well on safety (80.84), education orientation (76.63), and stability (93.87), making it a reassuring place to raise kids. Transit access is limited (34.87), which is typical for Staten Island and means most families drive. The area has parks, neighborhood shops, and a family-oriented feel, though it's not a walkable-to-everything urban environment.

Like most of Staten Island, this neighborhood is car-dependent. Families typically drive to school, and the low transit score (34.87) reflects the reality that the island's public transportation options are limited. If you're relying on a car, factor in commute time.