P.s. 23 At Queens Children Center serves 343 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 343 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 23 At Queens Children Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
P.s. 23 At Queens Children Center's student population of 343 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
343 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of P.s. 23 At Queens Children Center is 0.73, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
16%
10%
Hispanic
38%
30%
Black
29%
16%
White
14%
40%
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
90%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
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 schools are P.s. 23 At Queens Children Center often compared to?
How many students attend P.s. 23 At Queens Children Center?
343 students attend P.s. 23 At Queens Children Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of P.s. 23 At Queens Children Center students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 16% of students are Asian, 14% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 23 At Queens Children Center?
P.s. 23 At Queens Children Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 23 At Queens Children Center offer ?
P.s. 23 At Queens Children Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 23 At Queens Children Center part of?
P.s. 23 At Queens Children Center is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 23 At Queens Children Center located?
P.s. 23 At Queens Children Center is located in the Jamaica neighborhood of Bellerose, NY. There are 6 other public schools located in Jamaica.
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