P.S. 54 Charles W Leng
Tel:
(718) 698-0600
P.S. 54 Charles W Leng serves 808 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
P.S. 54 Charles W Leng placed in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
P.S. 54 Charles W Leng places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
P.S. 54 Charles W Leng's student population of 808 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 808 students |
![]() | |
Gender % |
![]() |
Total Classroom Teachers | 59 teachers |
![]() | |
Students by Grade |
![]() |
School Comparison
P.S. 54 Charles W Leng is ranked within the top 50% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of P.S. 54 Charles W Leng is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1534 out of 4239 schools (Top 50%) | |
![]() | ||
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 52% |
![]() | ||
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 52% |
![]() | ||
Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 |
![]() | ||
American Indian | 1% | 1% |
Asian | 33% | 9% |
Hispanic | 23% | 27% |
Black | 6% | 17% |
White | 35% | 43% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
All Ethnic Groups |
![]() |
![]() |
Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.71 |
![]() | ||
Eligible for Free Lunch | 53% | 51% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 4% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | New York City Geographic District #31 School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to P.S. 54 Charles W Leng is Susan E Wagner High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is I.S. 72 Rocco Laurie (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is P.S. 30 Westerleigh (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Staten Island Susan E Wagner High School Grades: 9-12 | 3,281 students
0.8 miles
1200 Manor Rd
Staten Island, NY 10314
(718) 698-4200 0.8 9-12 3,281 - Staten Island P.S. 30 Westerleigh Grades: PK-5 | 827 students
1.1 miles
200 Wardwell Ave
Staten Island, NY 10314
(718) 442-0462 1.1 PK-5 827 - Staten Island I.S. 72 Rocco Laurie Grades: 6-8 | 1,407 student
1.3 miles
33 Ferndale Ave
Staten Island, NY 10314
(718) 698-5757 1.3 6-8 1,407 - Staten Island P.S. 69 Daniel D Tompkins Grades: PK-5 | 936 students
1.3 miles
144 Keating Pl
Staten Island, NY 10314
(718) 698-6661 1.3 PK-5 936 - Staten Island I.S. 51 Edwin Markham Grades: 6-8 | 1,311 student
1.4 miles
20 Houston St
Staten Island, NY 10302
(718) 981-0502 1.4 6-8 1,311
School Reviews
Recent Articles
Jay McDowell, a public school teacher in Howell, evicted a student for making anti-homosexual comments, but now the instructor faces suspension. Learn about the national controversy that involves this local Michigan teacher.
A six-year old in Aurora, Colorado, was suspended after singing an LMFAO song to a little girl in his class and reportedly “shaking his booty.” We look at the case and the sexual harassment problem in public schools today.
After playing rapper Macklemore's "Same Love" pro-gay rights rap song in class, a Michigan teacher was suspended with no pay. We explore the controversy.