Mahadev Maitri Foundation
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Elementary· 46 schools in district

BELLAIRE SCHOOL (THE)

207-11 89TH AVE, QUEENS VILLAGE, NY 11427NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #29
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK05Non-Charter
746
Students
Total enrolled
15.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
63/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
26% vs nat'l
Large public school
Serves 746 students in grades PK–05 in QUEENS VILLAGE, New York.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 63th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
15.4 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

BELLAIRE SCHOOL (THE) is a large elementary in QUEENS VILLAGE, New York, serving grades PK–05 with 746 students. About 68% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. The surrounding neighborhood has an opportunity score of 63/100 — above the national median — suggesting children from modest-income families here tend to reach stronger economic outcomes as adults.

Student Body & Demographics at BELLAIRE SCHOOL (THE)

746
Total Students
15.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
68%
Free Lunch
49
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution383 male · 363 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility68%
National avg 52% · 505 students
Student Composition
39%
25%
19%
10%
Asian39%
White3%
Hispanic / Latino25%
Black19%
Multiracial3%
Native American10%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 360010102494

Academic Outcomes at BELLAIRE SCHOOL (THE)

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
63
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 63th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 99th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 11427

School Resources & Funding

Funding data not availableDistrict did not report fiscal data to NCES.
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • High neighborhood opportunity score (63/100) — strong long-term economic outlook for children
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location
CountyQueens County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (718)464-2119
NCES ID: 360010102494
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in QUEENS VILLAGE seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a high-opportunity neighborhood and strong long-term outcomes for children. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
207-11 89TH AVE, QUEENS VILLAGE, NY 11427
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.