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PS 280 Home of the Lionhearts

Jackson Heights, New York · Grades K to 5 · New York City Geographic District #30

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About PS 280 Home of the Lionhearts

PS 280 Home of the Lionhearts serves kindergarten through grade 5 as a public school in Jackson Heights, New York. It reported 447 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Jackson Heights. With about 39 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 11.5 students per teacher. New York City Geographic District #30 runs 53 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Queens County. Families comparing options will find 586 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	34-20 94th St, Jackson Heights, NY 11372
Phone	(718) 424-9031
School district	New York City Geographic District #30
Grades	K to 5
Students (2024-25)	447
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	39
Students per teacher	11.5
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Queens County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 360010206186). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does PS 280 Home of the Lionhearts serve?

PS 280 Home of the Lionhearts serves kindergarten through grade 5.

How many students attend PS 280 Home of the Lionhearts?

PS 280 Home of the Lionhearts reported 447 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 280 Home of the Lionhearts?

About 11.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 447 students and 39 teachers in federal data.

Is PS 280 Home of the Lionhearts a public or charter school?

PS 280 Home of the Lionhearts is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is PS 280 Home of the Lionhearts in?

PS 280 Home of the Lionhearts is part of New York City Geographic District #30. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/new-york-city-geographic-district-30/

Where is PS 280 Home of the Lionhearts located?

PS 280 Home of the Lionhearts is at 34-20 94th St, Jackson Heights, NY 11372. The phone number is (718) 424-9031.

How many other schools are near PS 280 Home of the Lionhearts?

There are 586 other schools within 5 miles of PS 280 Home of the Lionhearts in our directory.