- Enrollment
- 1,996
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Long Island City, NY
Hunters Point Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hunters Point Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010206660
👥 S:T ratio 14
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hunters Point Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #1 of 15
- schools in Long Island City · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 17.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hunters Point Elementary School has class sizes larger than 98% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hunters Point Elementary School ranks #1 of 15 schools in Long Island City, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #30 · New York
NCES ID 360010206660 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+113 students YoY
Hunters Point Elementary School grew from 302 students in 2022-23 to 415 in 2023-24 (+37.4%).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+113 students YoY 360010206660 · Long Island City, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
497 enr · 21.6:1 · 17.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: William Cullen Bryant High School (1,996 students)
Hunters Point Elementary School grew from 302 students in 2022-23 to 415 in 2023-24 (+37.4%). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Hunters Point Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William Cullen
William Cullen Bryant High School
1,996 students
- Long Island Ci
Long Island City High School
1,639 students
- Is 227 Louis A
Is 227 Louis Armstrong
1,555 students
- Is 145 Joseph
Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer
1,397 students
- Academy of Ame
Academy of American Studies
1,206 students
- This school 497
Hunters Point Elementary School
497 students
What this shows Hunters Point Elementary School reports 497 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hunters Point Elementary School compares
Hunters Point Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.6:1 | ▲ 83% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.5% | ▼ 69% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 497 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
497
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 83% above state mean
Top 98% in New York - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Student demographics
White 34.8%
Asian 23.1%
Hispanic or Latino 21.9%
African American 11.1%
Two or More 8.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 34.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.8, Hunters Point Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Hunters Point Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Cullen Bryant High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Long Island City High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Is 227 Louis Armstrong | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Academy of American Studies | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hunters Point Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,639
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,555
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,397
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~497 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hunters Point Elementary School
How many students attend Hunters Point Elementary School?
Hunters Point Elementary School has 497 students enrolled. It is a public school in Long Island City, NY. CCD year-over-year: 302 (2022-23) → 415 (2023-24), up 113.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hunters Point Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hunters Point Elementary School is 21.6:1, which is 83% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hunters Point Elementary School?
17.5% of students at Hunters Point Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hunters Point Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hunters Point Elementary School is White at 34.8% of enrollment, in Long Island City, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hunters Point Elementary School?
Hunters Point Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Hunters Point Elementary School rank among schools in Long Island City?
By Resource Investment Index, Hunters Point Elementary School ranks #1 of 15 schools in Long Island City, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Long Island City on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #30?
Besides Hunters Point Elementary School, New York City Geographic District #30 also operates William Cullen Bryant High School (1,996 students), Long Island City High School (1,639 students), and Is 227 Louis Armstrong (1,555 students). See the New York City Geographic District #30 district page for the complete list.