Serving 446 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Children's Lab 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 47% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 446 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Children's Lab School's student population of 446 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
446 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Children's Lab School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Children's Lab School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1994 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
23%
10%
Hispanic
53%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
19%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Children's Lab School's ranking?
Children's Lab School is ranked #1994 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Children's Lab School often compared to?
Children's Lab Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 150, P.S. 199 Maurice A Fitzgerald by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Children's Lab School?
446 students attend Children's Lab School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Children's Lab School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, 19% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Children's Lab School?
Children's Lab School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Children's Lab School offer ?
Children's Lab School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Children's Lab School part of?
Children's Lab School is part of New York City Geographic District #24 School District.
In what neighborhood is Children's Lab School located?
Children's Lab School is located in the Long Island City neighborhood of Sunnyside, NY.
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