P.S. 030 Westerleigh

P.S. 030 Westerleigh (31R030) is a public school in District 31, Westerleigh, Staten Island, serving grades pre-K, K–5. In 2026, 59% of tested students were proficient in reading and 76% were proficient in math (NYC DOE). Enrollment was 720 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE). The average K–5 class size was 21.8 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

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At a glance for families

  • Grades served: pre-K, K–5
  • Neighborhood: Westerleigh
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Locations (1)

P.S. 030 Westerleigh
200 Wardwell Ave, Staten Island, NY 10314, USA
Staten Island, Westerleigh

School Quality

The one thing to remember

2026 reading proficiency is 59%, about typical for NYC elementary schools and lower than most of those with similar economic need; down 22 points from 2025; reading is down 14 points since 2023, while citywide reading fell 2 points.

Also worth knowing: 2026 math proficiency is 76%, about typical for NYC elementary schools with similar economic need and higher than most NYC elementary schools.

What the numbers say

  • Enrollment (2025–26) is 720, larger than most elementary schools in the district and citywide.

What its own parents say

95%

of parents trust the principal

97%

trust their child's teachers

96%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 68% of families answered.

Test scores in context

Student progress (2024–25)

DOE School Quality Report

Students here gain about as much as at other schools serving similar students

Impact score: 0.55 · 64th percentile

The DOE compares results with those of students with similar starting points and backgrounds.

View this school's official NYC DOE School Quality Snapshot

Reading

59%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

316 students tested

Level 113%
Level 228%
Level 335%
Level 423%

Results for students in special education and general education students (2026)

Students in special education37%

82 students tested

General education students66%

234 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 350%
Grade 460%
Grade 566%

Mathematics

76%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

319 students tested

Level 18%
Level 216%
Level 350%
Level 425%

Results for students in special education and general education students (2026)

Students in special education51%

85 students tested

General education students85%

234 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 372%
Grade 481%
Grade 575%

Reading benchmarks

2026
This school59%
District 3156%
NYC public schools (DOE)51%

Math benchmarks

2026
This school76%
District 3163%
NYC public schools (DOE)58%

Excludes charter schools. Weighted by students tested.

Proficiency over time

0%25%50%75%100%New state tests65%59%64%76%2018201920222023202420252026
ReadingMath

New York changed its grades 3–8 tests in 2023. Compare years from 2023 onward with each other, not with earlier years.

Citywide reading scores fell sharply in 2026; NYC Public Schools is reviewing the results. Source: NYC Public Schools

View the data behind this chart
YearReadingMath
201865%64%
201963%66%
202259%64%
202372%81%
202472%82%
202581%82%
202659%76%

Proficiency means scoring at Level 3 or above. Test scores are one measure of a school, not the whole experience.

How it ranks nearby

Reading · 2026

  1. Economic need index: 51%0.9 mi away

  2. P.S. 030 Westerleigh (this school)59%

    Economic need index: 39%

  3. Economic need index: 60%1.1 mi away

  4. Economic need index: 85%1.1 mi away

  5. Economic need index: 60%1.5 mi away

  6. Economic need index: 87%0.7 mi away

  7. Economic need index: 81%1.0 mi away

  8. Economic need index: 77%0.7 mi away

  9. Economic need index: 90%1.3 mi away

Math · 2026

  1. Economic need index: 51%0.9 mi away

  2. P.S. 030 Westerleigh (this school)76%

    Economic need index: 39%

  3. Economic need index: 60%1.1 mi away

  4. Economic need index: 60%1.5 mi away

  5. Economic need index: 85%1.1 mi away

  6. Economic need index: 81%1.0 mi away

  7. Economic need index: 87%0.7 mi away

  8. Economic need index: 77%0.7 mi away

  9. Economic need index: 90%1.3 mi away

P.S. 030 Westerleigh vs P.S. 019 The Curtis School

MeasureP.S. 030 WesterleighP.S. 019 The Curtis School
2026 reading proficient59% (-22 points vs 2025)40% (-12 points vs 2025)
2026 math proficient76% (-7 points vs 2025)45% (-8 points vs 2025)
Average K–5 class size (2025–26)21.819.5
Enrollment (2025–26)720431
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)11.69.5
Family satisfaction (2026)96%94%
Principal trust (2026)95%96%
Teacher trust (2026)97%96%
Leadership (2026)96%98%
Distance between schools0.7 mi

P.S. 030 Westerleigh has higher math proficiency than P.S. 019 The Curtis School (76% vs 45%) and higher reading proficiency (59% vs 40%).

Student body

Enrollment

720 students

pre-K, K–5 · down 81 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Class size

21.8

children in the average K–5 class; about 11.6 students per teacher (2025–26)

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

7%

was 7% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

46% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: 39% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

28%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 51% White, 23% Hispanic, 17% Asian, 5% Black, 4% multiracial, 48% female, 52% male.

Economic need index: 39% — the measure we use to compare similar schools. It combines measures of students’ economic circumstances; it is not a measure of school quality.

More from the family survey

Leadership
96%
Disability support services
95%
Outreach
96%
Facilities
89%
Parent involvement
97%

NYC DOE · 2026 survey

School zone

NYC DOE · 2024–25

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Admissions

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Address

200 Wardwell Ave, Staten Island, NY 10314, USA

How to read this page

  • Test scores measure one week in April. They say nothing about the art room, recess or whether your child will be happy. Tour the school.
  • Averages hide gaps. In 2026, students in special education here scored 37% in reading (82 tested), compared with 59% schoolwide. If that's your family, ask how the school will support your child.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Sub-Subjects: Kindergarten, Elementary School, Preschool
  • Location: Westerleigh, Staten Island
  • Address: 200 Wardwell Ave, Staten Island, NY 10314, USA