Excellent
#685 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 14% in state
PS 54 Charles W Leng
Elementary School · New York City Geographic District #31 · Staten Island, NY
A New York City Geographic District #31 elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1060 WILLOWBROOK RD, Staten Island, NY 10314
- Math 66% proficient (2022)
- Reading 60% proficient (2022)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at PS 54 Charles W Leng score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 63% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where PS 54 Charles W Leng sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 54Good Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$104,655
Median home value
$665,500
Median rent
$1,726/mo
College educated
37.3%
Homeownership
74.6%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10314; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Foundation School of Staten IslandPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 78 | Compare → |
| Rabbi Jacob Joseph School for GirlsPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 191 | Compare → |
| PS 30 WesterleighEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 683 | Compare → |
| Hellenic Classical Charter School - Staten IslandCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 399 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
New York City Geographic District #31
- Schools in district
- 74
- Rank in district
- #10 of 74
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
PS 54 Charles W Leng is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About PS 54 Charles W Leng
PS 54 Charles W Leng is a public elementary school in Staten Island, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #31, serving approximately 788 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #685 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about PS 54 Charles W Leng
What grades does PS 54 Charles W Leng serve?
PS 54 Charles W Leng serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend PS 54 Charles W Leng?
PS 54 Charles W Leng has an enrollment of approximately 788 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 54 Charles W Leng?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 54 Charles W Leng is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 54 Charles W Leng rank in NY?
PS 54 Charles W Leng ranks #685 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 54 Charles W Leng's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 54 Charles W Leng has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at PS 54 Charles W Leng?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 54 Charles W Leng has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 54 Charles W Leng a charter school?
No, PS 54 Charles W Leng is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 54 Charles W Leng a Title I school?
No, PS 54 Charles W Leng is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 54 Charles W Leng?
65.7% of students at PS 54 Charles W Leng qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 788
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Richmond County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.3%
- Phone
- (718) 698-0600
- Area population (ZIP 10314)
- 93,539
- Area average commute
- 41 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 10314; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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