Serving 415 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hunters Point Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 415 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hunters Point Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Hunters Point Elementary School's student population of 415 students has grown by 1085% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 480% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
415 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Hunters Point Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hunters Point Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1399 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
25%
10%
Hispanic
18%
30%
Black
10%
16%
White
36%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hunters Point Elementary School's ranking?
Hunters Point Elementary School is ranked #1399 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Hunters Point Elementary School often compared to?
Hunters Point Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ps/is 78 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Hunters Point Elementary School?
415 students attend Hunters Point Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Hunters Point Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hunters Point Elementary School?
Hunters Point Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hunters Point Elementary School offer ?
Hunters Point Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hunters Point Elementary School part of?
Hunters Point Elementary School is part of New York City Geographic District #30 School District.
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