District 30 Pre-K Center

Standardized test scores aren't reported here — and that's expected, since this is a Pre-K center where students are just beginning their school journey. Class size sits at 23.6, right at the district average, so classroom conditions look similar to peers. Parents evaluating long-term academic outcomes will need to follow their children as they move on to elementary school, where test-based metrics begin to apply.

With 281 students concentrated in the earliest grades, this is a school where day-to-day life centers on early childhood routines — and the small overall enrollment means families are likely to get to know each other. Class size matches the district average of about 23.6, so students experience typical early-childhood classroom conditions. Public survey data on parent satisfaction, instruction quality, and safety aren't reported for this school, which is common for Pre-K centers.

The student body is highly diverse: Hispanic students make up the largest group at 43%, followed by White (29%), Asian (19%), and Black (6%) students, with a smaller multiracial group. The 74% diversity index reflects this spread. The economic need index of 29.8 is moderate, sitting well below the citywide figure and signaling a mix of family economic backgrounds. IEP enrollment at 4% is on the lower end for NYC public schools.

East Elmhurst is a Queens neighborhood where half of residents own their homes and the median home value tops $826,000, reflecting a stable, largely middle-class base. About one in five households includes children, and 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — modest by city standards but consistent with a working- and middle-class community. Median household income sits at $72,877 with a 13.8% poverty rate, suggesting real but not extreme economic strain.

The school is beyond walking distance of any subway station, so families typically rely on cars, school buses, or local buses to get here.