Excellent
#454 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 10% in state
Central Queens Academy Charter School
Elementary School · Central Queens Academy Charter School · Elmhurst, NY
A charter elementary school in Elmhurst, NY where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
88-14 JUSTICE AVE, Elmhurst, NY 11373
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Central Queens Academy Charter School score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 9 points since 2013, reaching 59% in 2022, across a 11-year record (2012–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
Based on 15 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 96Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 75Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,470
Median home value
$683,200
Median rent
$1,913/mo
College educated
29.6%
Homeownership
27.7%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11373; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS 102 BayviewEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 1,146 | Compare → |
| Jewish Institute of Queens-elementaryPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 455 | Compare → |
| PS 13 Clement C MooreEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 931 | Compare → |
| PS 7 Louis F SimeoneEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 1,198 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Central Queens Academy Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $27,031NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Central Queens Academy Charter School is listed in CENTRAL QUEENS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central Queens Academy Charter School
Central Queens Academy Charter School is a public elementary school in Elmhurst, NY, part of Central Queens Academy Charter School, serving approximately 804 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #454 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central Queens Academy Charter School
What grades does Central Queens Academy Charter School serve?
Central Queens Academy Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Central Queens Academy Charter School?
Central Queens Academy Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 804 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Queens Academy Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Queens Academy Charter School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central Queens Academy Charter School rank in NY?
Central Queens Academy Charter School ranks #454 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Central Queens Academy Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Central Queens Academy Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Central Queens Academy Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Queens Academy Charter School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is Central Queens Academy Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Central Queens Academy Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Central Queens Academy Charter School a Title I school?
No, Central Queens Academy Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Queens Academy Charter School?
76.2% of students at Central Queens Academy Charter School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 804
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.6%
- Phone
- (718) 271-6200
- Area population (ZIP 11373)
- 99,433
- Area average commute
- 42.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 11373; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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