PS 30 WESTERLEIGH

200 WARDWELL AVE
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10314

www.ps30.org

689 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.

689

Total Students

54.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 30 WESTERLEIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	354
Hispanic	161
Black	31
Asian	114
Two or More	27
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
354 (51.4%)
Hispanic
161 (23.4%)
Asian
114 (16.5%)
Black
31 (4.5%)
Two or More
27 (3.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	689
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
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 113

Grade 1 123

Grade 2 118

Grade 3 100

Grade 4 110

Grade 5 107

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 30 WESTERLEIGH
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	113
Grade 1	123
Grade 2	118
Grade 3	100
Grade 4	110
Grade 5	107

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 30 WESTERLEIGH
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	334	48.5%
Male	355	51.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)