Central Queens Charter School

Serving 489 students in grades Kindergarten-8, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the New York state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the New York state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 489 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : 63%
  • : 45%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Central Queens Charter School's student population of 489 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
489 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Central Queens Charter School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
(14-15)
63%
48%
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(14-15)
45%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Central Queens Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
17%
10%
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Hispanic
71%
29%
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Black
6%
16%
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White
5%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.47
This chart display the diversity score of Central Queens Charter School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Central Queens Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Central Queens Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NY state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% NY state average).
How many students attend Central Queens Charter School?
489 students attend Central Queens Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Central Queens Charter School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Queens Charter School?
Central Queens Charter School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Central Queens Charter School offer ?
Central Queens Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Central Queens Charter School part of?
Central Queens Charter School is part of Central Queens Academy Charter School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 489 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : 63%
  • : 45%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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