P.S. 033 Edward M. Funk

P.S. 033's 2025 scores — 59.4% ELA and 63.3% math — put it above the District 29 averages of 56.9% and 53.7% respectively. The school's overall 2.45 rating also beats the district average of 2.21. However, the trajectory is worth studying: scores climbed steadily from 2016 to 2019, dropped sharply in 2022 (ELA to 36.7%, math to 39.2% post-pandemic), and have since recovered strongly. Grade 5 students are performing best in ELA (65.8%), while Grade 3 leads in math (67.4%) — a pattern suggesting strong instruction in the upper elementary years.

This is where P.S. 033 truly shines in the data. Parent satisfaction sits at 94%, and the trifecta of trust metrics — parent-teacher (99%), parent-principal (99%), and teacher-principal (98%) — are exceptional. Teachers report 100% safety, well above the district average of 93.9%. Strong relationships scored a perfect 100%, and instruction quality rated 90% against a district average of 88.4%. Perhaps most notably, the school has maintained zero suspensions for three consecutive years. The catch: chronic absenteeism is high at 69.5%, affecting both boys and girls fairly equally and across all racial groups. This suggests a attendance culture challenge that doesn't stem from discipline problems.

With 789 students and an average class size of 23.1, P.S. 033 is a mid-sized elementary school. The student body is majority Asian (53%), followed by Hispanic (24%), Black (12%), Native American (7%), and small percentages of white and multiracial students. The diversity index of 72% reflects a genuinely mixed community. At 57.1% economic need, the school serves a substantial population of families facing financial challenges, though the neighborhood around it is relatively affluent with a median household income of $98,047 and only 8.8% poverty rate.

Queens Village is a stable, family-oriented neighborhood in central Queens characterized by tree-lined streets and a high concentration of homeowners (72.7%). The median home value of $633,570 reflects a community where families have put down roots. Safety scores in the 64th percentile are solid, and the education orientation score of 71 indicates this is a neighborhood where families prioritize schooling. Transit options are limited (33rd percentile), so most families likely drive or walk. The health environment scores well (83rd percentile), though lead exposure rates (12.6%) and asthma rates (54.6 per 1,000) are worth noting for families with health concerns.

The area is residential and walkable, though families without cars may find transit options limited compared to more urban parts of Queens. Most students likely walk or are driven to school.