Below Average
#4112 of 4,742 schools in NY
Queens Explorers Elementary School
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27
90-07 101ST ST, Ozone Park, NY 11416
Enrollment
392
Student-Teacher
13.5:1
Score
4.2
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
392
Student-Teacher
13.5:1
Score
4.2
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,112 of 4,742
In Ozone Park
#10 of 10
public schools
In district
#53 of 63
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27
Equity
7.6 / 10
Very Good
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About Queens Explorers Elementary School
Queens Explorers Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ozone Park, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27. Queens Explorers Elementary School serves approximately 392 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Queens Explorers Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #4,112 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Queens Explorers Elementary School show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
- This school 4.2 · Below Average
- District avg 5.2
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
39% of students at Queens Explorers Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Queens Explorers Elementary School — Students at Queens Explorers Elementary School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
78.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 18 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 2.2/10.
How Queens Explorers Elementary School Compares
See how Queens Explorers Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
90-07 101ST ST, Ozone Park, NY 11416
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Queens Explorers Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS 273 (rated 8.1/10, 0.8 miles away, in nearby Richmond Hill), which scores notably higher. Another option is PS 66 JACQUELINE KENNEDY-ONASSIS (rated 7.4/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Richmond Hill), which scores notably higher. Additionally, DIVINE MERCY CATHOLIC ACADEMY (rated 6.3/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Ozone Park, see our Ozone Park schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.8 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11416 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$85,544
Median Home Value
$733,500
Median Rent
$1,964/mo
Population
26,660
College Educated
24.8%
Homeownership
50.4%
Avg Commute
46.5 min
Poverty Rate
15%
Median Age
38.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Queens Explorers Elementary School
What grades does Queens Explorers Elementary School serve?
Queens Explorers Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Queens Explorers Elementary School?
Queens Explorers Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 392 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Queens Explorers Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Queens Explorers Elementary School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Queens Explorers Elementary School rank in NY?
Queens Explorers Elementary School ranks #4,112 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Queens Explorers Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Queens Explorers Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Queens Explorers Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Queens Explorers Elementary School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Is Queens Explorers Elementary School a charter school?
No, Queens Explorers Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Queens Explorers Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Queens Explorers Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Queens Explorers Elementary School?
78.1% of students at Queens Explorers Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 392
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 78.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.3%
- Phone
- (718) 558-7088
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27- District Enrollment
- 41,663
- Schools in District
- 63
- District Rank
- #53 of 63
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