Serving 573 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ace Academy For Scholars At The Geraldine Ferraro Campus ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 573 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: ACE Academy for Scholars at the Geraldine Ferraro Campus serves an attendance area of approximately 1.1 square miles in Ridgewood, NY. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 2.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ace Academy For Scholars At The Geraldine Ferraro Campus's student population of 573 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
573 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Ace Academy For Scholars At The Geraldine Ferraro Campus ranks within the top 30% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ace Academy For Scholars At The Geraldine Ferraro Campus is 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1125 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
53%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
32%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.8%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ace Academy For Scholars At The Geraldine Ferraro Campus's ranking?
Ace Academy For Scholars At The Geraldine Ferraro Campus is ranked #1125 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ace Academy For Scholars At The Geraldine Ferraro Campus often compared to?
Ace Academy For Scholars At The Geraldine Ferraro Campusis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 153 Maspeth Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Ace Academy For Scholars At The Geraldine Ferraro Campus?
573 students attend Ace Academy For Scholars At The Geraldine Ferraro Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Ace Academy For Scholars At The Geraldine Ferraro Campus students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ace Academy For Scholars At The Geraldine Ferraro Campus?
Ace Academy For Scholars At The Geraldine Ferraro Campus has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ace Academy For Scholars At The Geraldine Ferraro Campus offer ?
Ace Academy For Scholars At The Geraldine Ferraro Campus offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ace Academy For Scholars At The Geraldine Ferraro Campus part of?
Ace Academy For Scholars At The Geraldine Ferraro Campus is part of New York City Geographic District #24.
In what neighborhood is Ace Academy For Scholars At The Geraldine Ferraro Campus located?
Ace Academy For Scholars At The Geraldine Ferraro Campus is located in the Flushing neighborhood of Ridgewood, NY. There are 4 other public schools located in Flushing.
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