Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School Of The Arts serves 222 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 222 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Attendance Zone: PS 228 Early Childhood Magnet School for the Arts serves a 0.3 square mile area in East Elmhurst, NY, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is approximately 0.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School Of The Arts's student population of 222 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
222 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School Of The Arts is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
85%
31%
Black
2%
15%
White
5%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.2%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School Of The Arts often compared to?
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How many students attend Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School Of The Arts?
222 students attend Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School Of The Arts students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School Of The Arts?
Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School Of The Arts has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School Of The Arts offer ?
Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School Of The Arts offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School Of The Arts part of?
Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School Of The Arts is part of New York City Geographic District #30.
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