The Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School of the Arts

The Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School of the Arts (30Q228) is a public school in District 30, East Elmhurst, Queens, serving grades pre-K, K–2. Enrollment was 192 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE). The average K–5 class size was 16.3 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

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At a glance for families

  • Grades served: pre-K, K–2
  • Neighborhood: East Elmhurst
  • Zoned

Locations (1)

The Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School of the Arts
32-63 93 Street
Queens, East Elmhurst

School Quality

The one thing to remember

Enrollment (2025–26) is 192, smaller than most elementary schools in the district and citywide.

Also worth knowing: Average class size (2025–26) is 16.3, smaller than most elementary schools in the district and citywide.

What its own parents say

96%

of parents trust the principal

96%

trust their child's teachers

94%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 93% of families answered.

The Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School of the Arts vs P.S. 149 Christa McAuliffe

MeasureThe Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School of the ArtsP.S. 149 Christa McAuliffe
Average K–5 class size (2025–26)16.320.0
Enrollment (2025–26)192615
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)9.010.4
Family satisfaction (2026)94%94%
Principal trust (2026)96%97%
Teacher trust (2026)96%96%
Leadership (2026)97%98%
Distance between schools0.08 mi

Student body

Enrollment

192 students

pre-K, K–2 · down 28 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Class size

16.3

children in the average K–5 class; about 9.0 students per teacher (2025–26)

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

56%

was 50% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

90% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: 83% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

34%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 5% White, 86% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 2% Black, 1% multiracial, 51% female, 49% male.

Economic need index: 83% — the measure we use to compare similar schools. It combines measures of students’ economic circumstances; it is not a measure of school quality.

More from the family survey

Leadership
97%
Disability support services
93%
Outreach
94%
Facilities
95%
Parent involvement
92%

NYC DOE · 2026 survey

School zone

NYC DOE · 2024–25

Know before you tour

Admissions

Admissions for NYC public schools go through MySchools. Check the attendance zone shown above; zones can change and do not guarantee a seat.

Address

32-63 93 STREET

How to read this page

  • Test scores measure one week in April. They say nothing about the art room, recess or whether your child will be happy. Tour the school.

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Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Sub-Subjects: Kindergarten, Elementary School, Preschool, Dual Language Immersion
  • Location: East Elmhurst, Queens
  • Address: 32-63 93 Street