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PS Q811

61-25 MARATHON PKWY, LITTLE NECK, NY 11362NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
Federal DataSpecial Education SchoolGrades KG12Non-Charter
452
Students
Total enrolled
5.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
68% vs nat'l
60/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
19% vs nat'l
Mid-sized public school
Serves 452 students in grades KG–12 in LITTLE NECK, New York.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 60th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
5.0 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is well below the national average — smaller classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

PS Q811 is a mid-sized other in LITTLE NECK, New York, serving grades KG–12 with 452 students. About 83% 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 60/100 — above the national median — suggesting children from modest-income families here tend to reach stronger economic outcomes as adults.

Student Body & Demographics at PS Q811

452
Total Students
5.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
83%
Free Lunch
90
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution318 male · 134 female
70%
30%
Male 70%Female 30%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility83%
National avg 52% · 374 students
Student Composition
19%
13%
28%
34%
Asian19%
White13%
Hispanic / Latino28%
Black34%
Multiracial1%
Native American4%
Pacific Islander2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 360013502843

Academic Outcomes at PS Q811

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
60
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 60th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 98th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 11362

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
  • 5.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 83% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeSpecial Education School
LevelOther
GradesKG – 12
Location
CountyQueens County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (718)224-8060
NCES ID: 360013502843
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in LITTLE NECK seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
61-25 MARATHON PKWY, LITTLE NECK, NY 11362
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.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
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.