Serving 252 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 74 Future Leaders Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 252 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 74 Future Leaders Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
P.s. 74 Future Leaders Elementary School's student population of 252 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
252 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Thu. Sep 4, 2025
School Motto
Creating Opportunities for Innovative Leaders
School Rankings
P.s. 74 Future Leaders Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 74 Future Leaders Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3769 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
61%
30%
Black
25%
16%
White
8%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 74 Future Leaders Elementary School's ranking?
P.s. 74 Future Leaders Elementary School is ranked #3769 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 74 Future Leaders Elementary School often compared to?
P.s. 74 Future Leaders Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 16 John J Driscoll, P.s. 65 Academy Of Innovative Learning by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 74 Future Leaders Elementary School?
252 students attend P.s. 74 Future Leaders Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of P.s. 74 Future Leaders Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 74 Future Leaders Elementary School?
P.s. 74 Future Leaders Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 74 Future Leaders Elementary School offer ?
P.s. 74 Future Leaders Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 74 Future Leaders Elementary School part of?
P.s. 74 Future Leaders Elementary School is part of New York City Geographic District #31 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 74 Future Leaders Elementary School located?
P.s. 74 Future Leaders Elementary School is located in the Mid Island neighborhood of Staten Island, NY. There are 14 other public schools located in Mid Island.
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