Queens Explorers Elementary School

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Queens Explorers Elementary School ranks 431 st of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Queens Explorers Elementary School is a public magnet elementary school in Ozone Park, New York, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 395 students. This school consistently outperforms the New York City Geographic District #27 and the state of New York in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects, with 71.43% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to 44.09% for the district and 42.6% for the state.

Queens Explorers Elementary School also performs exceptionally well for certain student subgroups, ranking in the top 25% of New York elementary schools for Hispanic students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Over the past few years, the school has consistently ranked in the top 25-35% of New York elementary schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2023-2024 and 2022-2023 school years. This success can be attributed to effective instructional practices, targeted resource allocation, and a commitment to equity and excellence.

When compared to other nearby schools in the same district, such as New York City Academy For Discovery, Queens Explorers Elementary School consistently outperforms them in academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school's per-student spending has also increased from $14,917 in 2019-2020 to $18,103 in 2022-2023, which may have contributed to its academic success, along with a relatively low student-teacher ratio ranging from 14.4 to 14.7 over the past few years.

Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

90-07 101st St
Ozone Park, NY 11416

(718) 558-7088

District: New York City Geographic District #27

SchoolDigger Rank:
431^st of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,103

Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Number of students: 392

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

51.8%

Asian:

30.9%

White:

5.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 78.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Queens Explorers Elementary School ranks better than 82.4% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 2^nd among 38 ranked elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #27. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.8. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (51.8%), Asian (30.9%), White (5.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 78.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Queens Explorers Elementary School is 13.5. 19 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #27 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Queens Explorers Elementary School employs 29 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Queens Explorers Elementary School is $18,103. 29 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #27 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Queens Explorers Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Queens Explorers Elementary School 431^st of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Queens Explorers Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District #27:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #27 582^nd of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Queens Explorers Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Queens Explorers Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2019	60.15	895^th	2413	62.9%
2021	51.98	1016^th	2201	53.8%
2022	65.10	790^th	2434	67.5%
2023	75.98	542^nd	2439	77.8%
2024	79.80	431^st	2445	82.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Queens Explorers Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2019	43.67	873^rd	1859	53.0%
2022	57.46	589^th	2031	71.0%
2023	62.56	500^th	2016	75.2%
2024	71.47	369^th	2110	82.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Queens Explorers Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2019	70.20	445^th	2032	78.1%
2021	55.50	647^th	1678	61.4%
2022	75.32	353^rd	2099	83.2%
2023	79.12	308^th	2041	84.9%
2024	84.64	201^st	2078	90.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Queens Explorers Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2019	62.58	828^th	2357	64.9%
2021	48.65	991^st	1955	49.3%
2022	64.50	786^th	2401	67.3%
2023	77.93	471^st	2403	80.4%
2024	77.50	462^nd	2413	80.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Queens Explorers Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2019	57.17	944^th	2358	60.0%
2021	50.99	941^st	1961	52.0%
2022	61.51	853^rd	2400	64.5%
2023	69.71	654^th	2400	72.8%
2024	77.65	436^th	2411	81.9%

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Rank History for Asian students at Queens Explorers Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2019	41.47	388^th	548	29.2%
2021	38.11	318^th	430	26.0%
2022	50.94	378^th	671	43.7%
2023	54.01	315^th	605	47.9%
2024	60.51	273^rd	662	58.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Queens Explorers Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2019	63.17	365^th	1315	72.2%
2021	47.21	412^th	818	49.6%
2022	62.25	473^rd	1503	68.5%
2023	75.68	238^th	1429	83.3%
2024	80.63	204^th	1531	86.7%

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Rank History for White students at Queens Explorers Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	45.11	797^th	1399	43.0%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for Queens Explorers Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	17	12	15	54	3	0	1	102
2016	49	34	86	179	9	0	4	361
2017	52	29	24	166	11	66	7	355
2018	45	26	69	186	14	30	8	378
2019	47	27	82	189	17	30	7	399
2020	48	32	101	228	21	32	7	469
2021	41	29	105	222	20	28	11	456
2022	31	20	114	213	21	21	8	428
2023	21	16	119	201	18	11	9	395
2024	20	18	121	203	15	5	10	392

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Queens Explorers Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	102	8.0	12.7	69.6
2016	361	28.0	12.8	76.7
2017	355	27.8	12.7	78.3
2018	378	31.0	12.1	75.4
2019	399	34.0	11.7	76.2
2020	469	31.8	14.7	79.1
2021	456	31.0	14.7	81.1
2022	428	29.7	14.4	79.2
2023	395	27.0	14.6	75.4
2024	392	29.0	13.5	78.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Queens Explorers Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	102	8.0	12.7	69.6
2016	361	28.0	12.8	76.7
2017	355	27.8	12.7	78.3
2018	378	31.0	12.1	75.4
2019	399	34.0	11.7	76.2
2020	469	31.8	14.7	79.1
2021	456	31.0	14.7	81.1
2022	428	29.7	14.4	79.2
2023	395	27.0	14.6	75.4
2024	392	29.0	13.5	78.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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Year	Completely Immunized
2015	98.0%

Data source: New York State Department of Health

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Queens Explorers Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,718 (10.5%)	$14,680 (89.5%)	$16,398
2020	$1,461 (9.8%)	$13,455 (90.2%)	$14,917
2021	$930 (5.9%)	$14,784 (94.1%)	$15,714
2022	$2,366 (13.1%)	$15,707 (86.9%)	$18,073
2023	$1,384 (7.6%)	$16,719 (92.4%)	$18,103

Data source: New York Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Queens Explorers Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 895^th of 2413 Elementary schools	Ranks 542^nd of 2439 Elementary schools	14.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Queens Explorers Elementary School)	61	72.6	11.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #27)	54	43.4	10.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)	52	44.9	7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Queens Explorers Elementary School)	58	71.2	13.2%
3rd Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #27)	55	54.8	0.2%
3rd Grade Math (New York)	54	53.7	0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Queens Explorers Elementary School)	54	64.8	10.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #27)	47	47.8	0.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)	48	48.8	0.8%
4th Grade Math (Queens Explorers Elementary School)	53	66	13%
4th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #27)	51	51.1	0.1%
4th Grade Math (New York)	50	53.9	3.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	399	395	1%
African American	27	16	40.7%
American Indian	17	18	5.9%
Asian	82	119	45.1%
Hispanic	189	201	6.3%
Pacific Islander	30	11	63.3%
White	47	21	55.3%
Two or More Races	7	9	28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	76.2%	75.4%	0.7%

Schools Near Queens Explorers Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2024)			NY State Assessments Math (2024)			NY State Assessments Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Queens Explorers Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	90-07 101st St	Ozone Park	11416	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #27	No	Yes	No	Yes	(718) 558-7088	392	29	13.5	78.1%	20 (5.1%)	18 (4.6%)	203 (51.8%)	121 (30.9%)	15 (3.8%)	5 (1.3%)	10 (2.6%)	79.8	431^st of 2445 public elementary schools	82.4%		76	542^nd of 2439 public elementary schools	77.8%	111	71.4	63.0	63.4	69.8	64.2	71.8	54.1	$18,103	$1,384	$16,719
Ps 64 Joseph P Addabbo	Public	PK, KG-5	82-01 101st Ave	Ozone Park	11416	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #27	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 845-8290	469	32	14.6	88.1%	16 (3.4%)	14 (3.0%)	98 (20.9%)	323 (68.9%)	13 (2.8%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	40.6	1426^th of 2445 public elementary schools	41.7%		42.4	1377^th of 2439 public elementary schools	43.5%	49	29.2	26.3	45.2	44.2	61.3	50.8	28.6	$17,835	$1,389	$16,446
Ps 65 Raymond York Elementary School (The)	Public	PK, KG-5	103-22 99th St	Ozone Park	11417	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #27	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 323-1685	360	26	13.8	83.9%	17 (4.7%)	23 (6.4%)	156 (43.3%)	117 (32.5%)	35 (9.7%)	11 (3.1%)	1 (0.3%)	44.7	1298^th of 2445 public elementary schools	46.9%		54.9	1041^st of 2439 public elementary schools	57.3%	257	27.7	44.4	52.3	44.7	77.8	34.8	22.7	$19,902	$1,532	$18,370
Ps 63 Old South	Public	PK, KG-5	90-15 Sutter Ave	Ozone Park	11417	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #27	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 845-7560	1,006	62	16.1	81.2%	52 (5.2%)	51 (5.1%)	415 (41.3%)	422 (41.9%)	48 (4.8%)	8 (0.8%)	10 (1.0%)	66	755^th of 2445 public elementary schools	69.1%		63.4	834^th of 2439 public elementary schools	65.8%	79	50.4	54.3	57.7	55.6	69.9	58.6	40.6	$18,138	$1,086	$17,052
New York City Academy For Discovery	Public	PK, KG-5	95-16 89th Ave	Woodhaven	11421	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #27	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 441-2165	344	28	12.2	85.8%	17 (4.9%)	20 (5.8%)	229 (66.6%)	60 (17.4%)	10 (2.9%)	2 (0.6%)	6 (1.7%)	32.9	1655^th of 2445 public elementary schools	32.3%		36.1	1555^th of 2439 public elementary schools	36.2%	100	31.9	34.7	40.0	38.9	50.9	44.2	18.0	$19,577	$928	$18,649
Ps 60 Woodhaven	Public	PK, KG-5	91-02 88th Ave	Woodhaven	11421	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #27	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 441-5046	980	63	15.4	79.8%	26 (2.7%)	30 (3.1%)	709 (72.3%)	188 (19.2%)	18 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	8 (0.8%)	51.4	1136^th of 2445 public elementary schools	53.5%		65.8	776^th of 2439 public elementary schools	68.2%	360	41.1	43.9	47.5	63.8	59.5	44.3	31.5	$17,429	$904	$16,525
Ps 273	Public	PK, KG-5	88-07 102nd St	Richmond Hill	11418	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #27	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 286-8300	308	27	11.4	85.7%	10 (3.2%)	8 (2.6%)	227 (73.7%)	36 (11.7%)	13 (4.2%)	10 (3.2%)	4 (1.3%)	56.5	989^th of 2445 public elementary schools	59.6%		59.7	932^nd of 2439 public elementary schools	61.8%	57	64.1	35.0	46.2	50.0	65.1	55.0	37.0	$19,239	$1,220	$18,018
Ps 62 Chester Park School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	97-25 108th St	South Richmond Hill	11419	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #27	No	Yes	No	Yes	(718) 286-4460	795	55	14.4	84.4%	20 (2.5%)	31 (3.9%)	231 (29.1%)	352 (44.3%)	128 (16.1%)	14 (1.8%)	19 (2.4%)	52.4	1101^st of 2445 public elementary schools	55.0%		59.4	941^st of 2439 public elementary schools	61.4%	160	43.0	49.6	53.5	42.4	57.1	50.8	36.4	$17,076	$1,281	$15,795
Ps 214 Michael Friedsam	Public	PK, KG-5	2944 Pitkin Ave	Brooklyn	11208	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #19	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 647-1740	745	50	14.9	90.6%	21 (2.8%)	84 (11.3%)	164 (22.0%)	450 (60.4%)	23 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	33.5	1635^th of 2445 public elementary schools	33.1%		46.5	1265^th of 2439 public elementary schools	48.1%	370	34.4	31.9	40.7	45.5	41.1	44.8	22.1	$20,996	$2,199	$18,798
Our World Neighborhood Charter School 2	Public, Charter	K-5	135-25 79th St	Howard Beach	11414	Queens County	Our World Neighborhood Charter School 2	Yes	No	No	Yes	(718) 392-3405	428	31	13.8	78.5%	13 (3.0%)	204 (47.7%)	169 (39.5%)	19 (4.4%)	10 (2.3%)	2 (0.5%)	11 (2.6%)	42.5	1370^th of 2445 public elementary schools	44.0%		32.8	1662^nd of 2439 public elementary schools	31.9%	292	51.9	47.1	41.8	52.7	44.0	35.7	22.4	$18,317	$00	$18,317

Frequently Asked Questions about Queens Explorers Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Queens Explorers Elementary School?

Students at Queens Explorers Elementary School are 52% Hispanic, 31% Asian, 5% White, 5% African American, 4% American Indian, 3% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

How many students attend Queens Explorers Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 392 students attended Queens Explorers Elementary School.

What district is Queens Explorers Elementary School in?

New York City Geographic District #27

Is Queens Explorers Elementary School a good school?

Queens Explorers Elementary School ranks 431^st of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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