At a glance
Reported students
790
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
61.13
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
94th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
603.5
PS 54 Charles W Leng: 790 reported students.
State peer staffing position
70th percentile
12.9:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 54 Charles W Leng
PS 54 Charles W Leng is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Staten Island. It is one of 74 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #31. NCES reports 790 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 94th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.9:1, above the New York median of 11.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Asian (45.9%) and White (32%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 54 Charles W Leng
- 1How do the reported 12.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 61.13 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 69.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White32%
- Hispanic15.3%
- Black4.4%
- Asian45.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District #31
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Barbara Esselborn School (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–05
806 reported students
PS 13 M L Lindemeyer
Elementary · Grades PK–05
768 reported students
PS 45 John Tyler
Elementary · Grades PK–05
751 reported students
PS 50 Frank Hankinson
Elementary · Grades PK–05
750 reported students
Staten Island School of Civic Leadership
Elementary · Grades PK–08
843 reported students
Space Shuttle Columbia School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
720 reported students
Public schools near PS 54 Charles W Leng
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS 30 Westerleigh Elementary · New York City Geographic District #31 | PK–05 | 689 | 1.1 mi |
| PS 69 Daniel D Tompkins Elementary · New York City Geographic District #31 | PK–05 | 674 | 1.3 mi |
| Hellenic Classical Charter School - Staten Island Elementary · Charter · Hellenic Classical Charter School - Staten Island | PK–07 | 474 | 1.3 mi |
| PS 29 Bardwell Elementary · New York City Geographic District #31 | PK–05 | 579 | 1.4 mi |
| PS 60 Alice Austen Elementary · New York City Geographic District #31 | PK–05 | 599 | 1.4 mi |
| Port Richmond School for Visionary Learning Elementary · New York City Geographic District #31 | PK–05 | 377 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 54 Charles W Leng
What grades does PS 54 Charles W Leng serve?
PS 54 Charles W Leng reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District #31.
How many students attend PS 54 Charles W Leng?
PS 54 Charles W Leng reported 790 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 94th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 54 Charles W Leng?
The calculated ratio is 12.9:1, based on 790 students and 61.13 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 11.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is PS 54 Charles W Leng a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 54 Charles W Leng is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #31 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of PS 54 Charles W Leng students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
69.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is PS 54 Charles W Leng in?
PS 54 Charles W Leng is part of New York City Geographic District #31, based in Staten Island, NY, which operates 74 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near PS 54 Charles W Leng?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 30 Westerleigh (1.1 mi), PS 69 Daniel D Tompkins (1.3 mi), Hellenic Classical Charter School - Staten Island (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.