PS 30 WESTERLEIGH

200 WARDWELL AVE
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10314

www.ps30.org

659 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

659

Total Students

52.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 30 WESTERLEIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	343
Hispanic	164
Black	21
Asian	99
Two or More	31
American Indian	1

White
343 (52.0 %)
Hispanic
164 (24.9 %)
Asian
99 (15.0 %)
Two or More
31 (4.7 %)
Black
21 (3.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31
Phone:	(718)442-0462
Website:	http://www.ps30.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	659
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	265
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 18

Kindergarten 110

Grade 1 103

Grade 2 108

Grade 3 106

Grade 4 112

Grade 5 100

Ungraded 2

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 30 WESTERLEIGH
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	110
Grade 1	103
Grade 2	108
Grade 3	106
Grade 4	112
Grade 5	100
Ungraded	2

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 30 WESTERLEIGH
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	310	47%
Male	349	53%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)