P.S. 74 Future Leaders Elementary School

P.S. 74 Future Leaders Elementary School serves students in Pre-K through 5th grade in Staten Island, operating as a smaller neighborhood school. Academically, the school's ELA and Math proficiency rates are slightly above the citywide 25th percentile but below the median. Some external analyses indicate that the school's overall test scores are in the bottom 50% of New York schools and consistently underperform district and state averages, particularly for English Language Learners and students with special education needs. The school serves a high proportion of students from low-income backgrounds, English Language Learners, and students with disabilities. Parent sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with survey results showing high satisfaction regarding the school environment and communication. Parents often praise the dedication of the teachers and the visible presence of administration. The school emphasizes high-quality teaching, personal leadership development, and 21st-century readiness, and actively engages families through workshops. While some older online comments express significant dissatisfaction, more recent feedback highlights strong teacher performance and a supportive environment, despite some concerns about administrative responsiveness to working parents. The school maintains a very low suspension rate.