At a glance
Reported students
497
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33.71
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
67th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
562
Hunters Point Elementary School: 497 reported students.
State peer staffing position
86th percentile
14.7:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Hunters Point Elementary School
Hunters Point Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Long Island City. It is one of 54 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #30. NCES reports 497 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 67th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.7:1, 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 White (34.8%) and Asian (23.1%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Hunters Point Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 14.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 33.71 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
- 28%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White34.8%
- Hispanic21.9%
- Black11.1%
- Asian23.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial8.5%
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 #30
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Woodside Community School (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–05
504 reported students
PS 112 Dutch Kills
Elementary · Grades PK–05
521 reported students
30th Avenue School (The) (G & T Citywide)
Elementary · Grades KG–08
525 reported students
PS 234
Elementary · Grades PK–05
465 reported students
PS 85 Judge Charles Vallone
Elementary · Grades PK–05
535 reported students
Hector Figueroa School (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–05
455 reported students
Public schools near Hunters Point 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/Is 78 Elementary · New York City Geographic District #30 | PK–08 | 799 | 0.4 mi |
| River School (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 2 | PK–05 | 499 | 0.7 mi |
| PS 31 Samuel F Dupont Elementary · New York City Geographic District #14 | PK–05 | 644 | 0.9 mi |
| PS 116 Mary Lindley Murray Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 2 | PK–05 | 426 | 0.9 mi |
| PS 34 Oliver H Perry Elementary · New York City Geographic District #14 | PK–05 | 435 | 1.1 mi |
| 47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 2 | PK–08 | 172 | 1.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hunters Point Elementary School
What grades does Hunters Point Elementary School serve?
Hunters Point 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 #30.
How many students attend Hunters Point Elementary School?
Hunters Point Elementary School reported 497 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 67th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hunters Point Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 14.7:1, based on 497 students and 33.71 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 Hunters Point Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hunters Point Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #30 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Hunters Point Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
28% 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 Hunters Point Elementary School in?
Hunters Point Elementary School is part of New York City Geographic District #30, based in Long Island City, NY, which operates 54 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hunters Point Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ps/Is 78 (0.4 mi), River School (The) (0.7 mi), PS 31 Samuel F Dupont (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.