Hunters Point Elementary School

Test scores here are exceptional — 84.4% ELA and 79.3% Math proficiency both dwarf the district averages of roughly 61% and 62% respectively. The school earns a 3.27 overall rating compared to the district's 2.46. Performance is particularly strong in Grade 5, where students hit 88.5% proficiency in both subjects. The historical trend is uneven — scores jumped dramatically from 2022 to 2023, dipped slightly in 2024, then rebounded to new highs in 2025 — suggesting the school is still calibrating its instructional approach rather than operating at a steady state.

The survey data paints an exceptionally warm and trusting environment. Parents report 92% satisfaction, and both parent-teacher trust and parent-principal trust sit at 96% — remarkable levels. Teachers give 92% marks for instruction quality and 96% for school safety. The school has maintained a zero suspension rate for three consecutive years. However, teacher-principal trust lags at 75%, the weakest metric — suggesting some tension between staff and leadership that doesn't translate into the classroom experience but is worth noting for families who value teacher voice in school decisions.

The student body is notably affluent and less diverse than the broader neighborhood might suggest. White students make up 43% of enrollment, Asian students 27%, Hispanic students 19%, and Black students just 5%. With an economic need index of only 15.2% and 43% White enrollment, this school draws from a different population than many others in District 30. The diversity index of 76% indicates moderate diversity in student backgrounds, though the low economic need suggests a relatively homogeneous socioeconomic profile.

Long Island City-Hunters Point is a highly desirable urban neighborhood with immediate access to Manhattan via the 7 train and ferry. The median household income of $158,713 and homeownership rate of just 21% (indicating a heavily renter population) suggest a young professional community. With an education orientation score of 91.19 out of 100, families here prioritize schools. The area offers waterfront parks, good transit (81.61 score), but the safety score of 43.68 is below average — families should factor this into their calculus, as crime density is notably elevated.

The neighborhood is highly walkable with excellent subway access. Many families commute from outside the immediate area, taking advantage of the 7 train and East River ferry for Manhattan connections. Street parking can be challenging.