Average
#2301 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 49% in state
PS 74 Future Leaders Elementary School
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31
211 DANIEL LOW TERR, Staten Island, NY 10301
Enrollment
252
Student-Teacher
10.1:1
Score
6.3
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
252
Student-Teacher
10.1:1
Score
6.3
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#2,301 of 4,742
In Staten Island
#50 of 86
public schools
In district
#46 of 74
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31
Academic growth
9.6 / 10
Excellent
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About PS 74 Future Leaders Elementary School
PS 74 Future Leaders Elementary School is a public elementary school in Staten Island, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31. PS 74 Future Leaders Elementary School serves approximately 252 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 74 Future Leaders Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,301 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for PS 74 Future Leaders Elementary School show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
- This school 6.3 · Average
- District avg 6.2
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at PS 74 Future Leaders Elementary School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
72% of students at PS 74 Future Leaders Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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PS 74 Future Leaders Elementary School — Students at PS 74 Future Leaders Elementary School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
94.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 24 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.6/10.
How PS 74 Future Leaders Elementary School Compares
See how PS 74 Future Leaders Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
211 DANIEL LOW TERR, Staten Island, NY 10301
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 74 Future Leaders Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS 65 ACADEMY OF INNOVATIVE LEARNING (THE) (rated 7.8/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is HARBOR VIEW SCHOOL (THE) (rated 7.6/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, WAVERLY ACADEMY OF EMPOWERED LEARNERS (THE) (rated 6.6/10, 1.4 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Staten Island, see our Staten Island schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10301 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$84,937
Median Home Value
$657,000
Median Rent
$1,697/mo
Population
39,799
College Educated
38.2%
Homeownership
44.6%
Avg Commute
45.3 min
Poverty Rate
17.6%
Median Age
36.7
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| CAROLINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Slaterville Springs, NY | 6.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 74 Future Leaders Elementary School
What grades does PS 74 Future Leaders Elementary School serve?
PS 74 Future Leaders Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend PS 74 Future Leaders Elementary School?
PS 74 Future Leaders Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 252 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 74 Future Leaders Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 74 Future Leaders Elementary School is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 74 Future Leaders Elementary School rank in NY?
PS 74 Future Leaders Elementary School ranks #2,301 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 74 Future Leaders Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 74 Future Leaders Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 74 Future Leaders Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 74 Future Leaders Elementary School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is PS 74 Future Leaders Elementary School a charter school?
No, PS 74 Future Leaders Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 74 Future Leaders Elementary School a Title I school?
No, PS 74 Future Leaders Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 74 Future Leaders Elementary School?
94.8% of students at PS 74 Future Leaders Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 252
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 94.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Richmond County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 72.2%
- Phone
- (718) 727-5380
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31- District Enrollment
- 60,047
- Schools in District
- 74
- District Rank
- #46 of 74
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