P.S. 23 At Queens Children Center serves 267 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 267 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.S. 23 At Queens Children Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
P.S. 23 At Queens Children Center's student population of 267 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
267 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of P.S. 23 At Queens Children Center is 0.74, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
12%
10%
Hispanic
30%
29%
Black
36%
16%
White
19%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are P.S. 23 At Queens Children Center often compared to?
How many students attend P.S. 23 At Queens Children Center?
267 students attend P.S. 23 At Queens Children Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of P.S. 23 At Queens Children Center students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 23 At Queens Children Center?
P.S. 23 At Queens Children Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 23 At Queens Children Center offer ?
P.S. 23 At Queens Children Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 23 At Queens Children Center part of?
P.S. 23 At Queens Children Center is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 23 At Queens Children Center located?
P.S. 23 At Queens Children Center is located in the Jamaica neighborhood of Bellerose, NY. There are 6 other public schools located in Jamaica.
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