Serving 433 students in grades Kindergarten-5, East Elmhurst Community School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 433 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: The East Elmhurst Community School serves a compact area of approximately 0.2 square miles in East Elmhurst, NY, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 5 to 10 minutes and the furthest zone edge located about 0.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
East Elmhurst Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
East Elmhurst Community School's student population of 433 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
433 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
East Elmhurst Community School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Elmhurst Community School is 0.27, 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
#2140 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
85%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-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 East Elmhurst Community School's ranking?
East Elmhurst Community School is ranked #2140 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are East Elmhurst Community School often compared to?
East Elmhurst Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 123, P.s. 127 Aerospace Science Magnet School, P.s. 148 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend East Elmhurst Community School?
433 students attend East Elmhurst Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of East Elmhurst Community School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of East Elmhurst Community School?
East Elmhurst Community School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does East Elmhurst Community School offer ?
East Elmhurst Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is East Elmhurst Community School part of?
East Elmhurst Community School is part of New York City Geographic District #30.
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