[2] Located in Astoria, Queens, the school was built in 1907.

The school was dedicated to Judge Charles J. Vallone on February 18, 1988.

[3] Before 1988, it was named after Humphry Davy, a British scientist.

The school serves approximately 566 students from pre-kindergarten to fifth grade,[2] coming from over 40 different countries and speaking at least 14 different languages.

13.5% of newly admitted students are recent immigrants.