QUEENS COLLEGE SCHOOL FOR MATH SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (THE)

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536 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

The Queens College School for Math, Science & Technology (QCSMST), located on the campus of Queens College in Flushing, New York, is a specialized K-8 public school committed to providing a rigorous academic environment with a heavy emphasis on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). By leveraging its unique partnership with the college, the school integrates university resources into its daily curriculum, offering students a collegiate-style atmosphere that encourages early exposure to higher-level research and inquiry-based learning.

The school is known for its high academic standards and its dedication to fostering a community of critical thinkers and problem solvers. Beyond its core focus on technical subjects, the school emphasizes a well-rounded education that prepares students for the competitive landscape of New York City’s specialized high schools. Through its collaborative relationship with Queens College, students benefit from a nurturing yet challenging educational philosophy that promotes both individual achievement and a strong sense of social responsibility.

536

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for QUEENS COLLEGE SCHOOL FOR MATH SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (THE)
Demographic	Student Count
White	38
Hispanic	109
Black	69
Asian	284
Two or More	28
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	3

Asian
284 (53.0%)
Hispanic
109 (20.3%)
Black
69 (12.9%)
White
38 (7.1%)
Two or More
28 (5.2%)
American Indian
5 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #25
Phone:	(718)461-7462
Website:	http://www.ps499formst.weebly.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	536
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	267
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 18

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 61

Grade 6 67

Grade 7 68

Grade 8 66