News Summary
Staten Island plans to build a new combined elementary and intermediate school by 2030 to alleviate student overcrowding. The school will serve pre-k to eighth-grade students and has an anticipated capacity of 754 seats. As student enrollment in District 31 rises, this new school is expected to help mitigate congestion in existing schools. Community feedback is being encouraged as the project moves through its initial planning stages, demonstrating the city’s commitment to enhancing educational resources for local youths.
Staten Island is set to benefit from a proposed new combined elementary and intermediate school aimed at addressing the growing issue of student overcrowding in the area. Scheduled to open by 2030, the school will serve pre-kindergarten through eighth grade students and offer approximately 754 seats, including designated spaces for special education students in District 75.
The New York City School Construction Authority has outlined plans to acquire a 96,147-square-foot site located at the intersection of Abingdon and East Reading avenues. The site is bounded by East Perkiomen Avenue to the north, East Reading Avenue to the south, Abingdon Avenue to the east, and Armstrong Avenue to the west. This proposed location consists of 18 vacant lots currently owned by private entities.
This initiative comes in response to significant increases in student enrollment projected for Staten Island’s District 31, which is expected to see a total of 43,153 students enrolled in elementary and middle schools by 2030. This number reflects an increase of 2,417 students when compared to current enrollment statistics. Given that Staten Island presently has 45 primary and intermediate public schools accommodating more than 15,000 students, the new school is anticipated to help alleviate the overcrowding at nearby institutions such as PS 42, PS 32, and Barnes Intermediate School (I.S. 24).
The construction of the new school is part of a broader municipal effort to expand educational facilities and ensure compliance with state class size requirements. Currently, only a site plan has been submitted for approval, which is a crucial step that must occur before the design and construction processes can commence.
In tandem with the proposal, community feedback is being actively solicited. Residents interested in voicing their opinions, concerns, or suggestions regarding the new school project can submit their comments via email or send them to a designated address. The period for these submissions concludes on June 30, providing an ample window for community involvement ahead of the planned development.
This new investment in educational infrastructure illustrates the city’s commitment to meeting the increasing demands for school placements. With significant growth projected in the District 31 region, the proposed school represents a strategic measure to secure adequate educational resources for the community’s youth.
The current focus on expanding school capacities in Staten Island is not only essential for accommodating the rising number of students but also aligns with broader educational goals aimed at improving learning environments across the city. Stakeholders, including parents and local leaders, are expected to remain engaged in the planning stages to ensure the proposed school meets the diverse needs of the community.
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- Silive: NYC Proposes New 754-Seat School on Staten Island
- Wikipedia: Education in New York City
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