- Enrollment
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ozone Park, NY
Queens Explorers Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Queens Explorers Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012306525
👥 S:T ratio 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Queens Explorers Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Ozone Park · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 69.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Queens Explorers Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Queens Explorers Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Ozone Park, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #27 · New York
NCES ID 360012306525 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Queens Explorers Elementary School held near 392 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 360012306525 · Ozone Park, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
376 enr · 13.9:1 · 69.4% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: John Adams High School (2,400 students)
Queens Explorers Elementary School held near 392 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Queens Explorers Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Adams Hig
John Adams High School
2,400 students
- Richmond Hill
Richmond Hill High School
1,841 students
- Ms 137 America
Ms 137 America's School of Heroes
1,610 students
- Jhs 210 Elizab
Jhs 210 Elizabeth Blackwell
1,459 students
- Scholars' Acad
Scholars' Academy
1,184 students
- This school 376
Queens Explorers Elementary School
376 students
What this shows Queens Explorers Elementary School reports 376 students on the CCD universe file.
How Queens Explorers Elementary School compares
Queens Explorers Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.4% | ▲ 23% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 376 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
376
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 79% in New York - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.4%
Asian 31.1%
White 5.3%
African American 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Queens Explorers Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Queens Explorers Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Adams High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richmond Hill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ms 137 America's School of Heroes | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 210 Elizabeth Blackwell | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scholars' Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Queens Explorers Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,841
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,610
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,459
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~376 students)
Frequently asked questions about Queens Explorers Elementary School
How many students attend Queens Explorers Elementary School?
Queens Explorers Elementary School has 376 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ozone Park, NY. CCD year-over-year: 395 (2022-23) → 392 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Queens Explorers Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Queens Explorers Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 18% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Queens Explorers Elementary School?
69.4% of students at Queens Explorers Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Queens Explorers Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Queens Explorers Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 52.4% of enrollment, in Ozone Park, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Queens Explorers Elementary School?
Queens Explorers Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 Queens Explorers Elementary School rank among schools in Ozone Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Queens Explorers Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Ozone Park, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ozone Park on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #27?
Besides Queens Explorers Elementary School, New York City Geographic District #27 also operates John Adams High School (2,400 students), Richmond Hill High School (1,841 students), and Ms 137 America's School of Heroes (1,610 students). See the New York City Geographic District #27 district page for the complete list.