P.S. Q811 serves 452 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 87% 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: 452 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.S. Q811 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
P.S. Q811's student population of 452 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
452 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of P.S. Q811 is 0.76, 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
3%
1%
Asian
19%
10%
Hispanic
28%
29%
Black
34%
16%
White
13%
40%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
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 schools are P.S. Q811 often compared to?
P.S. Q811is often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 177 by visitors of our site.
How many students attend P.S. Q811?
452 students attend P.S. Q811.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of P.S. Q811 students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 13% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. Q811?
P.S. Q811 has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. Q811 offer ?
P.S. Q811 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. Q811 part of?
P.S. Q811 is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. Q811 located?
P.S. Q811 is located in the Douglaston neighborhood of Little Neck, NY. There are 1 other public schools located in Douglaston.
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