Below Average
#3832 of 4,742 schools in NY
East Elmhurst Community School
Elementary School · New York City Geographic District #30 · East Elmhurst, NY
A New York City Geographic District #30 elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
26-25 97TH ST, East Elmhurst, NY 11369
- Math 36% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at East Elmhurst Community School score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 14 points across the 7-year record (2016–2022) and has held near 43% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 86Very Walkable
- Transit 76Excellent Transit
- Bike 87Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,577
Median home value
$734,900
Median rent
$1,983/mo
College educated
23.7%
Homeownership
55.4%
Poverty rate
15.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11369; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS 127 Aerospace Science Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 1,154 | Compare → |
| Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School of the Arts (the)Enrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–2 | 0.4 mi | 209 | Compare → |
| PS 148Enrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 653 | Compare → |
| PS 92 Harry T Stewart SREnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 843 | 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.
New York City Geographic District #30
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #47 of 50
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
East Elmhurst Community School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #30; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Elmhurst Community School
East Elmhurst Community School is a public elementary school in East Elmhurst, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #30, serving approximately 450 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,832 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Elmhurst Community School
What grades does East Elmhurst Community School serve?
East Elmhurst Community School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend East Elmhurst Community School?
East Elmhurst Community School has an enrollment of approximately 450 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Elmhurst Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Elmhurst Community School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Elmhurst Community School rank in NY?
East Elmhurst Community School ranks #3,832 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is East Elmhurst Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
East Elmhurst Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 East Elmhurst Community School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Elmhurst Community School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is East Elmhurst Community School a charter school?
No, East Elmhurst Community School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Elmhurst Community School a Title I school?
No, East Elmhurst Community School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Elmhurst Community School?
93.3% of students at East Elmhurst Community 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 450
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.7%
- Phone
- (718) 505-6050
- Area population (ZIP 11369)
- 33,354
- Area average commute
- 45 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 11369; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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