At a glance
Reported students
255
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
14th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
603.5
PS 74 Future Leaders Elementary School: 255 reported students.
State peer staffing position
19th percentile
9.8:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 74 Future Leaders Elementary School
PS 74 Future Leaders Elementary School 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 255 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 14th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.8:1, below 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 Hispanic or Latino (58.8%) and Black (27.8%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 74 Future Leaders Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 9.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 26 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
- 97.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White6.3%
- Hispanic58.8%
- Black27.8%
- Asian5.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial0.8%
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.
Harbor View School (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–05
256 reported students
PS 26 Carteret School (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–06
272 reported students
PS 20 Port Richmond
Elementary · Grades KG–05
277 reported students
PS 11 Thomas Dongan School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
282 reported students
Naples Street Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
311 reported students
PS 18 John G Whittier
Elementary · Grades PK–05
315 reported students
Public schools near PS 74 Future Leaders Elementary School
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 16 John J Driscoll Elementary · New York City Geographic District #31 | PK–05 | 377 | under 0.1 mi |
| Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School Elementary · New York City Geographic District #31 | PK–05 | 182 | under 0.1 mi |
| PS 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District #31 | PK–05 | 340 | 0.4 mi |
| PS 31 William T Davis Elementary · New York City Geographic District #31 | PK–05 | 342 | 0.4 mi |
| Harbor View School (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District #31 | PK–05 | 256 | 0.6 mi |
| PS 373 Elementary · NYC Special Schools - District 75 | PK–08 | 710 | 0.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 74 Future Leaders Elementary School
What grades does PS 74 Future Leaders Elementary School serve?
PS 74 Future Leaders Elementary School 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 74 Future Leaders Elementary School?
PS 74 Future Leaders Elementary School reported 255 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 14th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 74 Future Leaders Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 9.8:1, based on 255 students and 26 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 74 Future Leaders Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 74 Future Leaders Elementary School 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 74 Future Leaders Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
97.3% 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 74 Future Leaders Elementary School in?
PS 74 Future Leaders Elementary School 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 74 Future Leaders Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 16 John J Driscoll (under 0.1 mi), Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School (under 0.1 mi), PS 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (The) (0.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.