- Enrollment
- 3,750
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Staten Island, NY
Ps 30 Westerleigh
Federal NCES profile for Ps 30 Westerleigh, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010302142
👥 S:T ratio 47
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 30 Westerleigh earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools.
- #14 of 56
- schools in Staten Island · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 36.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 30 Westerleigh has class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 30 Westerleigh ranks #14 of 56 schools in Staten Island, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #31 · New York
NCES ID 360010302142 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Ps 30 Westerleigh held near 683 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.4 → 51.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 360010302142 · Staten Island, NY Other · MID · TRAD
689 enr · 13.3:1 · 36.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Tottenville High School (3,750 students)
Ps 30 Westerleigh held near 683 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.4 → 51.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 30 Westerleigh in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tottenville Hi
Tottenville High School
3,750 students
- New Dorp High
New Dorp High School
3,055 students
- Susan E Wagner
Susan E Wagner High School
2,743 students
- Curtis High Sc
Curtis High School
2,439 students
- Port Richmond
Port Richmond High School
1,696 students
- This school 689
Ps 30 Westerleigh
689 students
What this shows Ps 30 Westerleigh reports 689 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 30 Westerleigh compares
Ps 30 Westerleigh held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.0% | ▼ 36% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 689 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
689
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in New York - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Student demographics
White 51.4%
Hispanic or Latino 23.4%
Asian 16.5%
African American 4.5%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 51.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, Ps 30 Westerleigh is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 30 Westerleigh Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tottenville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Dorp High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Susan E Wagner High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Curtis High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Port Richmond High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 30 Westerleigh's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,055
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,743
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,439
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,696
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~689 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 30 Westerleigh
How many students attend Ps 30 Westerleigh?
Ps 30 Westerleigh has 689 students enrolled. It is a public school in Staten Island, NY. CCD year-over-year: 659 (2022-23) → 683 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 30 Westerleigh?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 30 Westerleigh is 13.3:1, which is 13% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 30 Westerleigh?
36.0% of students at Ps 30 Westerleigh are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 30 Westerleigh?
The largest demographic group at Ps 30 Westerleigh is White at 51.4% of enrollment, in Staten Island, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 30 Westerleigh?
Ps 30 Westerleigh has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Ps 30 Westerleigh rank among schools in Staten Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 30 Westerleigh ranks #14 of 56 schools in Staten Island, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Staten Island on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #31?
Besides Ps 30 Westerleigh, New York City Geographic District #31 also operates Tottenville High School (3,750 students), New Dorp High School (3,055 students), and Susan E Wagner High School (2,743 students). See the New York City Geographic District #31 district page for the complete list.