At a glance
Reported students
458
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–03
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
60th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
599.5
Active Learning Elementary School (The): 458 reported students.
State peer staffing position
94th percentile
16.4:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Active Learning Elementary School (The)
Active Learning Elementary School (The) is a public elementary school serving grades PK–03 in Flushing. It is one of 46 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #25. NCES reports 458 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 60th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.4:1, above the New York median of 11.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Asian (90.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.7%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Active Learning Elementary School (The)
- 1How do the reported 16.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 28 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 75.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.4%
- Hispanic5.7%
- Black0.9%
- Asian90.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District #25
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
PS 184 Flushing Manor
Elementary · Grades PK–05
462 reported students
PS 209 Clearview Gardens
Elementary · Grades PK–05
445 reported students
Ps/Ms 200 Magnet School-Global Studi
Elementary · Grades PK–08
489 reported students
PS 169 Bay Terrace
Elementary · Grades PK–05
406 reported students
PS 164 Queens Valley
Elementary · Grades PK–08
527 reported students
Queens College School for Math Science & Technology (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–08
536 reported students
Public schools near Active Learning Elementary School (The)
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS 20 John Bowne Elementary · New York City Geographic District #25 | PK–05 | 995 | 0.3 mi |
| PS 24 Andrew Jackson Elementary · New York City Geographic District #25 | PK–05 | 1,197 | 0.5 mi |
| PS 120 Elementary · New York City Geographic District #25 | PK–05 | 748 | 0.6 mi |
| PS 22 Thomas Jefferson Elementary · New York City Geographic District #25 | PK–05 | 747 | 0.9 mi |
| PS 214 Cadwallader Colden Elementary · New York City Geographic District #25 | PK–05 | 331 | 1.1 mi |
| PS 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School Elementary · New York City Geographic District #25 | PK–03 | 303 | 1.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Active Learning Elementary School (The)
What grades does Active Learning Elementary School (The) serve?
Active Learning Elementary School (The) reports grades PK–03 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District #25.
How many students attend Active Learning Elementary School (The)?
Active Learning Elementary School (The) reported 458 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 60th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Active Learning Elementary School (The)?
The calculated ratio is 16.4:1, based on 458 students and 28 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 11.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Active Learning Elementary School (The) a public, charter, or magnet school?
Active Learning Elementary School (The) is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #25 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Active Learning Elementary School (The) students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
75.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Active Learning Elementary School (The) in?
Active Learning Elementary School (The) is part of New York City Geographic District #25, based in Flushing, NY, which operates 46 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Active Learning Elementary School (The)?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 20 John Bowne (0.3 mi), PS 24 Andrew Jackson (0.5 mi), PS 120 (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.