IS 61 LEONARDO DA VINCI

IS 61 LEONARDO DA VINCI is a Title I public middle school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #24 school district, located in CORONA, NY with about 2,225 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 157 teachers, IS 61 LEONARDO DA VINCI has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

IS 61 LEONARDO DA VINCI, located in the Corona neighborhood of Queens, is a large public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As a community-focused institution, it offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for high school success while fostering personal growth. The school is known for its diverse student body and its efforts to provide a supportive environment that addresses the unique developmental needs of early adolescents.

In addition to its core academic subjects, IS 61 emphasizes the importance of enrichment and extracurricular involvement. The school typically provides various programs that encourage students to explore their interests in the arts, technology, and athletics. By balancing rigorous classroom expectations with a range of after-school opportunities, Leonardo da Vinci aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are equipped with the critical thinking and social skills necessary for their future educational and professional endeavors.

For more information, contact IS 61 LEONARDO DA VINCI at (718) 760-3233 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

98-50 50TH AVE
CORONA, NY 11368
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IS 61 LEONARDO DA VINCI is a public Title I school in CORONA, NY with about 2,225 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
2,225
Teachers:
157.97
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 2,225 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending IS 61 LEONARDO DA VINCI is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 88% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
87.9%
Asian
7.0%
Black or African American
2.8%
White
1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%
Two or more races
0.1%

Female
46.1%
Male
53.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.