Ps 30 Westerleigh

Summary:

PS 30 Westerleigh is an exceptional elementary school located in Staten Island, New York, serving 659 students in grades PK-5 and part of the New York City Geographic District #31.

PS 30 Westerleigh consistently outperforms the district and the state of New York in academic proficiency, with 76.09% of its 5th-grade students proficient in English Language Arts (ELA) compared to 51.02% for the district and 43.68% for the state. The school also excels in supporting diverse student groups, ranking highly in the state for Hispanic, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status students. This high-performing school has maintained a 4 or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years, indicating its exceptional and consistent academic achievement.

While PS 30 Westerleigh is a standout, the nearby PS 18 John G Whittier and PS 20 Port Richmond have significantly lower proficiency rates in ELA and Math, ranking in the bottom 10% of New York elementary schools. This suggests PS 30 Westerleigh's success may be attributed to its higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio, which allow the school to effectively support and educate students from diverse backgrounds, including a relatively high percentage of low-socioeconomic status students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 200 Wardwell Ave
       Staten Island, NY  10314-2200


(718) 442-0462

District: New York City Geographic District #31

SchoolDigger Rank:
207th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,535 Help


Students who attend Ps 30 Westerleigh usually attend:

Middle:    Is 51 Edwin Markham
High:    Port Richmond High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  683

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.0%
Hispanic:
24.3%
Asian:
15.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.8% Help


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Compare Details Ps 30 Westerleigh ranks better than 91.5% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 8th among 49 ranked elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #31. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.68. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Ps 30 Westerleigh is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (52%), Hispanic (24.3%), Asian (15.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ps 30 Westerleigh is 13.1. 29 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #31 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ps 30 Westerleigh is $21,535. 28 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #31 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ps 30 Westerleigh:

SchoolDigger ranks Ps 30 Westerleigh 207th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Ps 30 Westerleigh in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District #31:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #31 410th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ps 30 Westerleigh

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Rank History for all students at Ps 30 Westerleigh

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 75.19 511th 2206 76.8%
2007 73.62 603rd 2219 72.8%
2008 57.15 1180th 2227 47.0%
2009 59.61 1108th 2257 50.9%
2010 65.23 858th 2263 62.1%
2011 74.14 562nd 2286 75.4%
2012 71.86 662nd 2320 71.5%
2013 68.44 649th 2325 72.1%
2014 63.91 799th 2345 65.9%
2015 76.87 474th 2352 79.8%
2016 75.14 525th 2366 77.8%
2017 78.63 427th 2386 82.1%
2018 78.87 418th 2395 82.5%
2019 77.86 475th 2413 80.3%
2021 78.42 398th 2201 81.9%
2022 78.96 449th 2434 81.6%
2023 89.32 227th 2439 90.7%
2024 89.68 207th 2445 91.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ps 30 Westerleigh

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.86 450th 938 52.0%
2019 48.52 338th 860 60.7%
2022 66.55 206th 1027 79.9%
2023 64.69 210th 1001 79.0%
2024 58.04 278th 1066 73.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ps 30 Westerleigh

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.75 191st 1941 90.2%
2019 66.09 346th 1859 81.4%
2022 81.77 186th 2031 90.8%
2023 93.29 74th 2016 96.3%
2024 89.74 118th 2110 94.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ps 30 Westerleigh

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.58 599th 2045 70.7%
2019 63.26 584th 2032 71.3%
2021 60.17 557th 1678 66.8%
2022 74.60 362nd 2099 82.8%
2023 86.98 197th 2041 90.3%
2024 85.54 185th 2078 91.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Ps 30 Westerleigh

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.11 391st 2338 83.3%
2019 72.17 591st 2357 74.9%
2021 74.06 414th 1955 78.8%
2022 73.42 556th 2401 76.8%
2023 88.31 223rd 2403 90.7%
2024 86.40 259th 2413 89.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Ps 30 Westerleigh

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.89 477th 2340 79.6%
2019 80.85 382nd 2358 83.8%
2021 76.81 378th 1961 80.7%
2022 81.69 351st 2400 85.4%
2023 87.93 224th 2400 90.7%
2024 89.61 188th 2411 92.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Ps 30 Westerleigh

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.79 314th 601 47.8%
2019 48.14 349th 548 36.3%
2023 57.53 285th 605 52.9%
2024 67.47 219th 662 66.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Ps 30 Westerleigh

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 45.96 413th 891 53.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ps 30 Westerleigh

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.66 329th 1392 76.4%
2019 66.49 324th 1315 75.4%
2022 81.84 170th 1503 88.7%
2023 90.81 85th 1429 94.1%
2024 91.03 93rd 1531 93.9%
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Rank History for White students at Ps 30 Westerleigh

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.54 330th 1408 76.6%
2019 74.07 340th 1338 74.6%
2021 83.02 129th 1224 89.5%
2022 63.93 484th 1399 65.4%
2023 80.28 229th 1337 82.9%
2024 84.12 173rd 1392 87.6%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Open Quote PS 30 is by far one of the most remarkable schools on the Island. Under new administration, Principal Spina is getting the job done. She admires all her "little bosses" and sees that each and every child gets what they deserve. The children adore her. Her PTA is amazing and fund raise hard. They include all parents and teachers and no one is ever left behind. GREAT job PS 30. Keep on leaping! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Ps 30 Westerleigh

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 459 31 25 30 0 n/a n/a 0 545
1990 474 37 27 31 0 n/a n/a 0 569
1991 479 40 27 38 0 n/a n/a 0 584
1992 486 46 27 40 0 n/a n/a 0 599
1993 516 40 26 39 2 n/a n/a 0 623
1994 522 40 25 62 2 n/a n/a 0 651
1995 588 57 26 71 3 n/a n/a 0 745
1996 588 57 26 71 3 n/a n/a 0 745
1997 609 60 30 69 5 n/a n/a 0 773
1998 674 63 24 74 4 n/a n/a 0 839
1999 716 57 29 78 30 n/a n/a 0 910
2000 707 53 29 79 29 n/a n/a 0 897
2001 691 36 29 79 32 n/a n/a 0 867
2002 674 28 26 102 25 n/a n/a 0 855
2003 674 28 26 102 25 n/a n/a 0 855
2004 651 35 29 97 20 n/a n/a 0 832
2005 628 31 34 108 3 n/a n/a 0 804
2006 607 28 47 110 5 n/a n/a 0 797
2007 576 35 58 147 3 n/a n/a 0 819
2008 579 38 57 140 3 n/a n/a 0 817
2009 588 33 60 150 3 n/a n/a 0 834
2010 577 42 67 144 2 n/a n/a 0 832
2011 587 37 64 154 3 0 0 0 845
2012 566 40 57 160 2 1 5 0 831
2013 576 24 47 169 2 2 6 0 826
2014 552 24 52 171 0 0 11 0 810
2015 527 21 44 179 0 0 19 0 790
2016 518 19 50 178 0 0 21 0 786
2017 508 24 53 205 2 1 24 0 817
2018 499 20 69 205 4 1 29 0 827
2019 487 24 85 199 3 1 25 0 824
2020 476 22 88 204 2 0 26 0 818
2021 433 16 91 202 2 0 25 0 769
2022 366 15 100 183 2 1 31 0 698
2023 343 21 99 164 1 0 31 0 659
2024 355 27 108 166 1 0 26 0 683

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ps 30 Westerleigh

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 545 29.9 18.2 n/a
1990 569 30.9 18.4 n/a
1991 584 32.9 17.7 n/a
1992 599 33.9 17.6 n/a
1993 623 34.0 18.3 n/a
1994 651 34.1 19.1 n/a
1995 745 42.1 17.7 n/a
1996 745 42.1 17.7 n/a
1997 773 42.1 18.4 25.4
1998 839 42.1 19.9 25.5
1999 910 50.1 18.2 22.3
2000 897 51.1 17.6 34
2001 867 53.1 16.3 30.6
2002 855 n/a n/a n/a
2003 855 n/a n/a n/a
2004 832 n/a n/a n/a
2005 804 54.2 14.8 0
2006 797 53.0 15.0 31.5
2007 819 58.0 14.1 33.7
2008 817 57.0 14.3 35.4
2009 834 56.0 14.9 34.1
2010 832 57.0 14.5 n/a
2011 845 62.2 13.5 38.1
2012 831 58.0 14.3 39.1
2013 826 52.0 15.8 37.4
2014 810 53.0 15.2 38.1
2015 790 50.0 15.8 36.7
2016 786 57.0 13.7 34.9
2017 817 60.7 13.4 34.3
2018 827 58.0 14.2 35.6
2019 824 55.0 14.9 38
2020 818 56.0 14.6 34.8
2021 769 55.2 13.9 37.7
2022 698 55.1 12.6 37.8
2023 659 52.4 12.5 39.3
2024 683 51.9 13.1 39.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ps 30 Westerleigh

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 545 29.9 18.2 n/a
1990 569 30.9 18.4 n/a
1991 584 32.9 17.7 n/a
1992 599 33.9 17.6 n/a
1993 623 34.0 18.3 n/a
1994 651 34.1 19.1 n/a
1995 745 42.1 17.7 n/a
1996 745 42.1 17.7 n/a
1997 773 42.1 18.4 25.4
1998 839 42.1 19.9 25.5
1999 910 50.1 18.2 22.3
2000 897 51.1 17.6 34
2001 867 53.1 16.3 30.6
2002 855 n/a n/a n/a
2003 855 n/a n/a n/a
2004 832 n/a n/a n/a
2005 804 54.2 14.8 0
2006 797 53.0 15.0 31.5
2007 819 58.0 14.1 33.7
2008 817 57.0 14.3 35.4
2009 834 56.0 14.9 34.1
2010 832 57.0 14.5 n/a
2011 845 62.2 13.5 38.1
2012 831 58.0 14.3 39.1
2013 826 52.0 15.8 37.4
2014 810 53.0 15.2 38.1
2015 790 50.0 15.8 36.7
2016 786 57.0 13.7 34.9
2017 817 60.7 13.4 34.3
2018 827 58.0 14.2 35.6
2019 824 55.0 14.9 38
2020 818 56.0 14.6 34.8
2021 769 55.2 13.9 37.7
2022 698 55.1 12.6 37.8
2023 659 52.4 12.5 39.3
2024 683 51.9 13.1 39.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely Immunized
201599.2%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ps 30 Westerleigh

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $552 (3.2%) $16,586 (96.8%) $17,138
2020 $543 (3.1%) $16,873 (96.9%) $17,417
2021 $867 (4.7%) $17,681 (95.3%) $18,548
2022 $1,872 (9.0%) $18,992 (91.0%) $20,864
2023 $1,038 (4.8%) $20,498 (95.2%) $21,535

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ps 30 Westerleigh

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 475th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 227th of 2439 Elementary schools
 10.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ps 30 Westerleigh)7171.3
 0.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #31)6056
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Ps 30 Westerleigh)6672.9
 6.9%
   3rd Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #31)5561.1
 6.1%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ps 30 Westerleigh)6176
 15%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #31)5358.4
 5.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Ps 30 Westerleigh)7488.2
 14.2%
   4th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #31)5456.8
 2.8%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ps 30 Westerleigh)5667.6
 11.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #31)4555.6
 10.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Ps 30 Westerleigh)5883.1
 25.1%
   5th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #31)4958.2
 9.2%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students824659
 20%
African American2421
 12.5%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian8599
 16.5%
Hispanic199164
 17.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White487343
 29.6%
Two or More Races2531
 24%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38%39.3%
 1.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Ps 30 Westerleigh

Yes. Ps 30 Westerleigh ranks in the top 8.5% of New York elementary schools.

Students at Ps 30 Westerleigh are 52% White, 24% Hispanic, 16% Asian, 4% African American, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 683 students attended Ps 30 Westerleigh.

Students who attend Ps 30 Westerleigh usually go on to attend:

Middle : Is 51 Edwin Markham
High : Port Richmond High School


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