At a glance
Reported students
334
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
31st percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
562
PS 151 Mary D Carter: 334 reported students.
State peer staffing position
25th percentile
10.2:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 151 Mary D Carter
PS 151 Mary D Carter is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Woodside. It is one of 54 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #30. NCES reports 334 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 31st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.2:1, below 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 (49.7%) and Black (19.8%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 151 Mary D Carter
- 1How do the reported 10.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 32.6 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
- 90.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White10.5%
- Hispanic49.7%
- Black19.8%
- Asian16.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial0.9%
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.
PS 84 Steinway
Elementary · Grades PK–05
353 reported students
PS 76 William Hallet
Elementary · Grades PK–05
397 reported students
PS 171 Peter G Van Alst
Elementary · Grades PK–05
410 reported students
East Elmhurst Community School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
433 reported students
Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School of the Arts (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–02
222 reported students
PS 280 Home of the Lionhearts
Elementary · Grades KG–05
447 reported students
Public schools near PS 151 Mary D Carter
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of the City Charter School Elementary · Charter · Academy of the City Charter School | KG–08 | 695 | 0.3 mi |
| PS 70 Elementary · New York City Geographic District #30 | PK–05 | 770 | 0.4 mi |
| PS 152 Gwendoline N Alleyne School Elementary · New York City Geographic District #30 | PK–05 | 628 | 0.5 mi |
| Woodside Community School (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District #30 | PK–05 | 504 | 0.7 mi |
| Hector Figueroa School (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District #30 | PK–05 | 455 | 0.7 mi |
| PS 11 Kathryn Phelan Elementary · New York City Geographic District #30 | PK–06 | 689 | 0.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 151 Mary D Carter
What grades does PS 151 Mary D Carter serve?
PS 151 Mary D Carter 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 PS 151 Mary D Carter?
PS 151 Mary D Carter reported 334 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 31st percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 151 Mary D Carter?
The calculated ratio is 10.2:1, based on 334 students and 32.6 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 PS 151 Mary D Carter a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 151 Mary D Carter 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 PS 151 Mary D Carter students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
90.4% 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 PS 151 Mary D Carter in?
PS 151 Mary D Carter 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 PS 151 Mary D Carter?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Academy of the City Charter School (0.3 mi), PS 70 (0.4 mi), PS 152 Gwendoline N Alleyne School (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.