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HUNTERS POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1-35 57TH AVE, LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11101NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #30
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK04Non-Charter
302
Students
Total enrolled
13.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
15% vs nat'l
Mid-sized public school
Serves 302 students in grades PK–04 in LONG ISLAND CITY, New York.
13.1 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is well below the national average — smaller classes of 15.4:1.
19% on free or reduced lunch
This indicates a relatively low share of economically disadvantaged students (national avg 52%). Eligibility is an indicator of household income.
About This School

HUNTERS POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a mid-sized elementary in LONG ISLAND CITY, New York, serving grades PK–04 with 302 students. With only 19% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at HUNTERS POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

302
Total Students
13.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
19%
Free Lunch
23
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK04) are served by this school
Gender Distribution151 male · 151 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility19%
National avg 52% · 56 students
Student Composition
25%
41%
19%
8%
Asian25%
White41%
Hispanic / Latino19%
Black6%
Multiracial8%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 360010206660

School Resources & Funding

Funding data not availableDistrict did not report fiscal data to NCES.
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 19% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 04
Location
CountyQueens County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (718)391-4667
NCES ID: 360010206660
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in LONG ISLAND CITY seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
1-35 57TH AVE, LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11101
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.