QUEENS EXPLORERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.qemagnetschool.org

376 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Queens Explorers Elementary School (P.S. 316), located in Ozone Park, Queens, serves a diverse student body from prekindergarten through fifth grade. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes both academic rigor and social-emotional development. By utilizing a "whole-child" approach, the school aims to cultivate curiosity and critical thinking skills, preparing students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school community places a strong emphasis on collaboration between teachers, parents, and students to create a holistic learning experience. In addition to a core curriculum that aligns with New York State standards, Queens Explorers often integrates enrichment programs and extracurricular activities designed to nurture creativity and global awareness. As an institution rooted in the Ozone Park neighborhood, it serves as a central hub for local families, striving to provide a safe, engaging, and modern educational foundation for its young learners.

376

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for QUEENS EXPLORERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	197
Black	18
Asian	117
Two or More	4
American Indian	16
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
197 (52.4%)
Asian
117 (31.1%)
White
20 (5.3%)
Black
18 (4.8%)
American Indian
16 (4.3%)
Two or More
4 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.1%)

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 #27
Phone:	(718)558-7088
Website:	http://www.qemagnetschool.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	376
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	296
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 41

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 60

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for QUEENS EXPLORERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	41
Kindergarten	55
Grade 1	65
Grade 2	55
Grade 3	50
Grade 4	50
Grade 5	60

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for QUEENS EXPLORERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	190	50.5%
Male	186	49.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)