Hector Figueroa School serves 326 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 326 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hector Figueroa School's student population of 326 students has grown by 81% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
326 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hector Figueroa School is 0.60, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
43%
10%
Hispanic
46%
29%
Black
n/a
16%
White
8%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Hector Figueroa School?
326 students attend Hector Figueroa School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Hector Figueroa School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hector Figueroa School?
Hector Figueroa School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hector Figueroa School offer ?
Hector Figueroa School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hector Figueroa School part of?
Hector Figueroa School is part of New York City Geographic District #30 School District.
In what neighborhood is Hector Figueroa School located?
Hector Figueroa School is located in the Flushing neighborhood of Woodside, NY. There are 1 other public schools located in Flushing.
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