Serving 302 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Hunters Point Elementary 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 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 302 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hunters Point Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Hunters Point Elementary School's student population of 302 students has grown by 762% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 360% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
302 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hunters Point Elementary 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 Hunters Point Elementary School is 0.73, which is more 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
#2020 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
26%
10%
Hispanic
19%
29%
Black
6%
16%
White
41%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hunters Point Elementary School's ranking?
Hunters Point Elementary School is ranked #2020 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Hunters Point Elementary School often compared to?
Hunters Point Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ps/is 78 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Hunters Point Elementary School?
302 students attend Hunters Point Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Hunters Point Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hunters Point Elementary School?
Hunters Point Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hunters Point Elementary School offer ?
Hunters Point Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hunters Point Elementary School part of?
Hunters Point Elementary School is part of New York City Geographic District #30 School District.
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