P.s. 28 Thomas Emanuel Early Childhood Center serves 265 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 265 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 28 Thomas Emanuel Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
P.s. 28 Thomas Emanuel Early Childhood Center's student population of 265 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
265 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Motto
'Little People, Big Dreams'
School Rankings
The diversity score of P.s. 28 Thomas Emanuel Early Childhood Center is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
94%
31%
White
2%
39%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are P.s. 28 Thomas Emanuel Early Childhood Center often compared to?
P.s. 28 Thomas Emanuel Early Childhood Centeris often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 92 Harry T Stewart Senior by visitors of our site.
How many students attend P.s. 28 Thomas Emanuel Early Childhood Center?
265 students attend P.s. 28 Thomas Emanuel Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of P.s. 28 Thomas Emanuel Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 28 Thomas Emanuel Early Childhood Center?
P.s. 28 Thomas Emanuel Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 28 Thomas Emanuel Early Childhood Center offer ?
P.s. 28 Thomas Emanuel Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 28 Thomas Emanuel Early Childhood Center part of?
P.s. 28 Thomas Emanuel Early Childhood Center is part of New York City Geographic District #24.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 28 Thomas Emanuel Early Childhood Center located?
P.s. 28 Thomas Emanuel Early Childhood Center is located in the Flushing neighborhood of Corona, NY. There are 2 other public schools located in Flushing.
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