Enrollment
376
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012306525
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Ozone Park · Resource Index
- 25
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Queens Explorers Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Queens Explorers Elementary School
Queens Explorers Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Ozone Park, New York, enrolling 376 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 376 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 647 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #538, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and Asian (31%) (diversity index 62/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #27 also operates John Adams High School (2,400 students) and Richmond Hill High School (1,841 students) alongside Queens Explorers Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Queens Explorers Elementary School compares
Queens Explorers Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~376 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is Queens Explorers Elementary School a good school?
Queens Explorers Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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