IS 61 LEONARDO DA VINCI

www.davinci61.com

2,079 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

2,079

Total Students

169.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for IS 61 LEONARDO DA VINCI
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	1,945
Black	27
Asian	60
Two or More	15
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
1,945 (93.6 %)
Asian
60 (2.9 %)
Black
27 (1.3 %)
White
24 (1.2 %)
Two or More
15 (0.7 %)
American Indian
6 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle 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 #24
Phone:	(718)760-3233
Website:	http://www.davinci61.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	2,079
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	169.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	2,003
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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

Grade 6 664

Grade 7 691

Grade 8 720

Ungraded 4