At a glance
Reported students
770
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
59.33
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
93rd percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
562
PS 70: 770 reported students.
State peer staffing position
72nd percentile
13:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 70
PS 70 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 770 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 93rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (43.4%) and White (39.9%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 70
- 1How do the reported 13:1 student–teacher ratio and 59.33 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
- 74.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White39.9%
- Hispanic43.4%
- Black2.9%
- Asian9.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial3.6%
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 69 Jackson Heights
Elementary · Grades PK–05
764 reported students
Ps/Is 78
Elementary · Grades PK–08
799 reported students
PS 166 Henry Gradstein
Elementary · Grades PK–05
825 reported students
PS 149 Christa McAuliffe
Elementary · Grades PK–05
706 reported students
PS 11 Kathryn Phelan
Elementary · Grades PK–06
689 reported students
PS 92 Harry T Stewart Sr
Elementary · Grades PK–05
867 reported students
Public schools near PS 70
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 151 Mary D Carter Elementary · New York City Geographic District #30 | PK–05 | 334 | 0.4 mi |
| PS 234 Elementary · New York City Geographic District #30 | PK–05 | 465 | 0.6 mi |
| PS 17 Henry David Thoreau Elementary · New York City Geographic District #30 | PK–05 | 610 | 0.6 mi |
| 30th Avenue School (The) (G & T Citywide) Elementary · New York City Geographic District #30 | KG–08 | 525 | 0.6 mi |
| Our World Neighborhood Charter School Elementary · Charter · Our World Neighborhood Charter School | KG–08 | 681 | 0.7 mi |
| Academy of the City Charter School Elementary · Charter · Academy of the City Charter School | KG–08 | 695 | 0.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 70
What grades does PS 70 serve?
PS 70 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 70?
PS 70 reported 770 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 93rd percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 70?
The calculated ratio is 13:1, based on 770 students and 59.33 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 70 a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 70 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 70 students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
74.9% 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 PS 70 in?
PS 70 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 70?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 151 Mary D Carter (0.4 mi), PS 234 (0.6 mi), PS 17 Henry David Thoreau (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.