ACTIVE LEARNING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (THE)

ACTIVE LEARNING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (THE) is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #25 school district, located in FLUSHING, NY with about 460 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 30 teachers, ACTIVE LEARNING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (THE) has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The Active Learning Elementary School (TALES), located in Flushing, Queens, is a public school serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade. The school is widely recognized for its commitment to a progressive, inquiry-based pedagogical approach. Unlike traditional lecture-based environments, TALES emphasizes "active learning," where students are encouraged to take agency over their education through hands-on projects, collaborative problem-solving, and critical thinking exercises that connect classroom lessons to real-world applications.

The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive, inclusive community that values social-emotional development alongside academic rigor. By integrating arts, technology, and interdisciplinary studies into their curriculum, the staff aims to cultivate curiosity and lifelong learning habits in their students. Located in the diverse neighborhood of Flushing, the school mirrors its community’s vibrancy, striving to provide a personalized learning experience that challenges students to engage deeply with their environment and their peers.

For more information, contact ACTIVE LEARNING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (THE) at (718) 445-5730 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.