Enrollment
790
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Staten Island, NY
Ps 54 Charles W Leng
Federal NCES profile for Ps 54 Charles W Leng, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010302234
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 54 Charles W Leng earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #46 of 56
- schools in Staten Island · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 58.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 54 Charles W Leng has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 54 Charles W Leng ranks #46 of 56 schools in Staten Island, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #31 · New York
NCES ID 360010302234 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
64.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 54 Charles W Leng compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 54 Charles W Leng
Ps 54 Charles W Leng is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Staten Island, New York, enrolling 790 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 58.9% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 790 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 467 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #329.
Its student body is led by Asian (46%) and White (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #31 also operates Tottenville High School (3,750 students) and New Dorp High School (3,055 students) alongside Ps 54 Charles W Leng.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ps 54 Charles W Leng compares
Ps 54 Charles W Leng on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.9% | ▲ 5% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 790 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
790
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in New York - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.2%
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Asian 45.9%
White 32.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
African American 4.4%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Asian at 45.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, Ps 54 Charles W Leng is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 54 Charles W Leng Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tottenville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Dorp High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Susan E Wagner High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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 54 Charles W Leng's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,750
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~790 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 54 Charles W Leng
How many students attend Ps 54 Charles W Leng?
Ps 54 Charles W Leng has 790 students enrolled. It is a public school in Staten Island, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 54 Charles W Leng?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 54 Charles W Leng is 12.3:1, which is 4% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 54 Charles W Leng?
58.9% of students at Ps 54 Charles W Leng are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 54 Charles W Leng?
The largest demographic group at Ps 54 Charles W Leng is Asian at 45.9% of enrollment, in Staten Island, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 54 Charles W Leng?
Ps 54 Charles W Leng has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ps 54 Charles W Leng rank among schools in Staten Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 54 Charles W Leng ranks #46 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.
Is Ps 54 Charles W Leng a good school?
Ps 54 Charles W Leng earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #31?
Besides Ps 54 Charles W Leng, 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.
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