Elmont Union Free School District

135 Elmont Rd
Elmont, NY 11003-1609
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Elmont Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,348 students in Elmont Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Elmont Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 63% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
6 Schools
4,802 Schools
# Students
3,348 Students
2,526,339 Students
# Teachers
331 Teachers
214,998 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

District Rank

Elmont Union Free School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 786 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (NY)
#293 out of 788 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Elmont Union Free   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
57%
55%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Elmont Union Free   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
64%
62%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Elmont Union Free   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.72
0.72
# American Indian Students
18 Students
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
826 Students
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
25%
10%
# Hispanic Students
1,014 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
30%
29%
# Black Students
1,231 Students
408,333 Students
% Black Students
37%
16%
# White Students
166 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
5%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
20 Students
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
73 Students
80,416 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
206
56,452
# Students in K Grade:
380
173,949
# Students in 1st Grade:
456
175,863
# Students in 2nd Grade:
410
179,873
# Students in 3rd Grade:
419
179,590
# Students in 4th Grade:
465
182,759
# Students in 5th Grade:
455
184,187
# Students in 6th Grade:
507
186,526
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
191,086
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
194,590
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
50
36,758

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $27,399 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,089. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,012 is less than the state median of $31,958. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$92 MM
$78,541 MM
This chart display total revenue of Elmont Union Free   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$84 MM
$80,737 MM
This chart display total spending of Elmont Union Free   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$27,399
$31,089
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Elmont Union Free   School District and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$25,012
$31,958
This chart display average spending per public school student in Elmont Union Free   School District and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Elmont Union Free School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stewart Manor School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
38 Stewart Ave
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 326-5530
Grades: PK-6
| 337 students
Rank: #22.
Dutch Broadway School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1880 Dutch Broadway
Elmont, NY 11003
(516) 326-5550
Grades: PK-6
| 694 students
Rank: #33.
Covert Avenue School
Math: 60% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
144 Covert Ave
Elmont, NY 11003
(516) 326-5560
Grades: PK-6
| 632 students
Rank: #44.
Alden Terrace School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1835 Central Ave
Valley Stream, NY 11580
(516) 285-8310
Grades: PK-6
| 422 students
Rank: #55.
Gotham Avenue School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
181 Gotham Ave
Elmont, NY 11003
(516) 326-5540
Grades: PK-6
| 512 students
Rank: #66.
Clara H Carlson School
Math: 54% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
235 Belmont Blvd
Elmont, NY 11003
(516) 326-5570
Grades: PK-6
| 751 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Elmont Union Free School District?
Elmont Union Free School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,348 students.
What is the rank of Elmont Union Free School District?
Elmont Union Free School District is ranked #292 out of 786 school districts in New York (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Elmont Union Free School District?
37% of Elmont Union Free School District students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elmont Union Free School District?
Elmont Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 12:1.
What is Elmont Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,012 is less than the state median of $31,958. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-06
  • Enrollment: 3,348 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Top 50% in NY
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • : 64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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