PS 30 WESTERLEIGH

PS 30 WESTERLEIGH is a public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31 school district, located in STATEN ISLAND, NY with about 827 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 58 teachers, PS 30 WESTERLEIGH has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

P.S. 30 Westerleigh, located at 200 Wardwell Avenue on Staten Island, is a well-established neighborhood school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Known for its strong sense of community and long-standing presence in the Westerleigh area, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. It aims to balance rigorous academic standards with the social-emotional development of its students, preparing them for middle school success while emphasizing character building and civic responsibility.

Beyond its core curriculum, P.S. 30 is often recognized for its dedication to parent-teacher collaboration and active community involvement. The school typically offers a variety of enrichment programs, extracurricular activities, and support services designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By leveraging its neighborhood-based culture, P.S. 30 Westerleigh strives to provide a stable, nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with their peers and grow both intellectually and personally.

For more information, contact PS 30 WESTERLEIGH at (718) 442-0462 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

200 WARDWELL AVE
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10314-2200
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PS 30 WESTERLEIGH is a public school in STATEN ISLAND, NY with about 827 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
827
Teachers:
58
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 827 students

White
60.3%
Hispanic/Latino
24.8%
Asian
8.3%
Two or more races
3.5%
Black or African American
2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
48.2%
Male
51.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.