Serving 564 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Queens School For Leadership And Excellence ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 564 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Queens School For Leadership And Excellence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Queens School For Leadership And Excellence's student population of 564 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
564 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Queens School For Leadership And Excellence ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Queens School For Leadership And Excellence is 0.66, which is less 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
#1923 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
42%
10%
Hispanic
38%
29%
Black
15%
16%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Queens School For Leadership And Excellence's ranking?
Queens School For Leadership And Excellence is ranked #1923 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Queens School For Leadership And Excellence often compared to?
Queens School For Leadership And Excellenceis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 96 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Queens School For Leadership And Excellence?
564 students attend Queens School For Leadership And Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Queens School For Leadership And Excellence students are Asian, 38% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Queens School For Leadership And Excellence?
Queens School For Leadership And Excellence has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Queens School For Leadership And Excellence offer ?
Queens School For Leadership And Excellence offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Queens School For Leadership And Excellence part of?
Queens School For Leadership And Excellence is part of New York City Geographic District #28 School District.
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