Elm Community Charter School

Elm Community Charter School serves 281 students in grades Kindergarten-4. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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-4
  • Enrollment: 281 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Elm Community Charter School's student population of 281 students has grown by 172% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 214% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
281 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Elm Community Charter School is 0.42, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
9%
10%
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Hispanic
75%
29%
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Black
8%
16%
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White
6%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.42
This chart display the diversity score of Elm Community 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
75%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Elm Community Charter School?
281 students attend Elm Community Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Elm Community Charter School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elm Community Charter School?
Elm Community Charter School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Elm Community Charter School offer ?
Elm Community Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Elm Community Charter School part of?
Elm Community Charter School is part of Elm Community Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Elm Community Charter School located?
Elm Community Charter School is located in the Glendale neighborhood of Ridgewood, NY. There are 2 other public schools located in Glendale.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 281 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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