QUEENS EXPLORERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.qemagnetschool.org

395 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.

395

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for QUEENS EXPLORERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	201
Black	16
Asian	119
Two or More	9
American Indian	18
Pacific Islander	11

Hispanic
201 (50.9 %)
Asian
119 (30.1 %)
White
21 (5.3 %)
American Indian
18 (4.6 %)
Black
16 (4.1 %)
Pacific Islander
11 (2.8 %)
Two or More
9 (2.3 %)

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:	395
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
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 40

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 56

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for QUEENS EXPLORERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	40
Kindergarten	64
Grade 1	53
Grade 2	57
Grade 3	63
Grade 4	62
Grade 5	56

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for QUEENS EXPLORERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	191	48.4%
Male	204	51.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)