Serving 376 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Queens Explorers Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 376 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Queens Explorers Elementary School's student population of 376 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
376 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Queens Explorers Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Queens Explorers Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1507 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
31%
10%
Hispanic
53%
31%
Black
5%
15%
White
5%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Queens Explorers Elementary School's ranking?
Queens Explorers Elementary School is ranked #1507 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Queens Explorers Elementary School often compared to?
Queens Explorers Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 66 Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis, P.s. 63 Old South by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Queens Explorers Elementary School?
376 students attend Queens Explorers Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Queens Explorers Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Queens Explorers Elementary School?
Queens Explorers Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Queens Explorers Elementary School offer ?
Queens Explorers Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Queens Explorers Elementary School part of?
Queens Explorers Elementary School is part of New York City Geographic District #27.
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