At a glance
Reported students
376
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
30
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
41st percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
525
Queens Explorers Elementary School: 376 reported students.
State peer staffing position
64th percentile
12.5:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Queens Explorers Elementary School
Queens Explorers Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Ozone Park. It is one of 63 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #27. NCES reports 376 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 41st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.5:1, close to 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 Hispanic or Latino (52.4%) and Asian (31.1%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Queens Explorers Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 12.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 30 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
- 81.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White5.3%
- Hispanic52.4%
- Black4.8%
- Asian31.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native4.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.1%
- Multiracial1.1%
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 #27
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
PS 65 Raymond York Elementary School (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–05
378 reported students
New York City Academy for Discovery
Elementary · Grades PK–05
361 reported students
PS 56 Harry Eichler
Elementary · Grades 02–05
360 reported students
PS 183 Dr Richard R Green
Elementary · Grades PK–08
414 reported students
PS 273
Elementary · Grades PK–05
329 reported students
PS 197 Ocean School (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–05
425 reported students
Public schools near Queens Explorers Elementary School
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 64 Joseph P Addabbo Elementary · New York City Geographic District #27 | PK–05 | 493 | 0.4 mi |
| PS 65 Raymond York Elementary School (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District #27 | PK–05 | 378 | 0.4 mi |
| PS 63 Old South Elementary · New York City Geographic District #27 | PK–05 | 957 | 0.5 mi |
| New York City Academy for Discovery Elementary · New York City Geographic District #27 | PK–05 | 361 | 0.6 mi |
| PS 60 Woodhaven Elementary · New York City Geographic District #27 | PK–05 | 957 | 0.6 mi |
| PS 273 Elementary · New York City Geographic District #27 | PK–05 | 329 | 0.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Queens Explorers Elementary School
What grades does Queens Explorers Elementary School serve?
Queens Explorers Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District #27.
How many students attend Queens Explorers Elementary School?
Queens Explorers Elementary School reported 376 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 41st percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Queens Explorers Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 12.5:1, based on 376 students and 30 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 Queens Explorers Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Queens Explorers Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #27 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Queens Explorers Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
81.9% 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 Queens Explorers Elementary School in?
Queens Explorers Elementary School is part of New York City Geographic District #27, based in Ozone Park, NY, which operates 63 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Queens Explorers Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 64 Joseph P Addabbo (0.4 mi), PS 65 Raymond York Elementary School (The) (0.4 mi), PS 63 Old South (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.