Ps 39 Francis J Murphy JR
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Staten Island, New York 10305 · New York City Geographic District #31
#1689 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York
#31230 of 50,301 nationally
About Ps 39 Francis J Murphy JR
Ps 39 Francis J Murphy JR is a public elementary located in Staten Island, in the New York City Geographic District #31 school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 492 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 41.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1689th of 2,536 ranked elementary schools in New York. Its strongest component is students per teacher (72th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 492.
There are 81 schools in Staten Island; Ps 39 Francis J Murphy JR ranks 57th of 79 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)46%
- Reading proficiency (30%)43%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)90.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Ps 39 Francis J Murphy JR by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 90.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 43%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 46%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ps 39 Francis J Murphy JR
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Ps 46 Albert V Maniscalco
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
171 students · 981 m away
Ps 13 M L Lindemeyer
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
768 students · 1.7 km away
Naples Street Elementary School
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
311 students · 1.8 km away
Ps 57 Hubert H Humphrey
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
392 students · 1.9 km away
Ps 48 William G Wilcox
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
964 students · 1.9 km away
Concord High School
Staten Island · Public high · Grades 9–12
167 students · 2.0 km away
Ps 52 John C Thompson
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
627 students · 2.3 km away
Ps 11 Thomas Dongan School
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
282 students · 2.5 km away
Waverly Academy of Empowered Learners (The)
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades K–2
165 students · 2.6 km away
Young Women's Leadership of Staten Island
Staten Island · Public middle · Grades 6–8
180 students · 2.6 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ps 39 Francis J Murphy JR a good school?
Ps 39 Francis J Murphy JR has a Success Index (US) of 41.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1689 of 2,536 in New York. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Ps 39 Francis J Murphy JR rank in New York?
Ps 39 Francis J Murphy JR ranks #1689 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York and #31230 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ps 39 Francis J Murphy JR?
Ps 39 Francis J Murphy JR had 492 students in 2025.
Is Ps 39 Francis J Murphy JR a elementary school or a high school?
Ps 39 Francis J Murphy JR is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ps 39 Francis J Murphy JR?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ps 39 Francis J Murphy JR; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.