Is East Elmhurst Community School a good school?

East Elmhurst Community School ranks 1707 th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend East Elmhurst Community School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 421 students attended East Elmhurst Community School.

What is the racial makeup of East Elmhurst Community School?

Students at East Elmhurst Community School are 89% Hispanic, 5% African American, 3% Asian, 2% White, 1% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of East Elmhurst Community School attend?

Students who attend East Elmhurst Community School usually go on to attend: Middle : Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer

East Elmhurst Community School

Summary:

East Elmhurst Community School is a public elementary school serving 421 students in grades K-5 in East Elmhurst, New York, which is part of New York City Geographic District #30.

Academically, East Elmhurst Community School has struggled, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels. For example, in 5th grade, only 30.16% of students were proficient in ELA, compared to 51.62% in the district and 43.68% statewide. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students performing relatively well, but Asian, African American, and English Language Learner students, as well as male students, underperforming. Despite the school's high spending per student, which reached $19,079 in 2022-2023, the academic outcomes have not kept pace with the increased investment.

Compared to nearby schools in the same district, such as PS 212 and PS 127 Aerospace Science Magnet School, East Elmhurst Community School generally performs worse in ELA and Math proficiency. The nearby schools also serve more diverse student populations, with higher percentages of English Language Learners and students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, which could provide opportunities for East Elmhurst Community School to learn from their strategies and practices in supporting their student populations.

Detail:

Public K-5

26-25 97th St
East Elmhurst, NY 11369

(718) 505-6050

District: New York City Geographic District #30

SchoolDigger Rank:
1707^th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,079

Students who attend East Elmhurst Community School usually attend:

Middle:

Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer

Student/teacher ratio: 11.3

Number of students: 421

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

88.8%

African American:

4.5%

Asian:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 94.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details East Elmhurst Community School ranks worse than 69.8% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 22^nd among 29 ranked elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #30. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.23. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (88.8%), African American (4.5%), Asian (3.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 94.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Elmhurst Community School is 11.3, which is the 4^th best among 29 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #30. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Elmhurst Community School is $19,079, which is the 14^th highest among 29 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #30.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

East Elmhurst Community School:

SchoolDigger ranks East Elmhurst Community School 1707^th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See East Elmhurst Community School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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New York City Geographic District #30:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #30 415^th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for East Elmhurst Community School

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Rank History for all students at East Elmhurst Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	52.25	1142^nd	2395	52.3%
2019	40.84	1399^th	2413	42.0%
2021	37.96	1417^th	2201	35.6%
2022	56.16	1021^st	2434	58.1%
2023	47.79	1223^rd	2439	49.9%
2024	31.23	1707^th	2445	30.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at East Elmhurst Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	72.68	115^th	938	87.7%
2019	46.93	356^th	860	58.6%
2022	68.49	184^th	1027	82.1%
2023	54.45	310^th	1001	69.0%
2024	33.73	758^th	1066	28.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at East Elmhurst Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	35.68	1267^th	1941	34.7%
2019	35.76	1115^th	1859	40.0%
2022	70.20	358^th	2031	82.4%
2023	43.06	977^th	2016	51.5%
2024	28.69	1591^st	2110	24.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at East Elmhurst Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2019	52.91	798^th	2032	60.7%
2021	49.77	792^nd	1678	52.8%
2022	72.82	392^nd	2099	81.3%
2023	52.73	839^th	2041	58.9%
2024	39.81	1198^th	2078	42.3%

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Rank History for Homeless students at East Elmhurst Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	72.81	121^st	730	83.4%
2019	70.40	90^th	570	84.2%
2022	73.80	93^rd	622	85.0%
2023	73.92	109^th	637	82.9%
2024	40.32	442^nd	766	42.3%

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Rank History for Female students at East Elmhurst Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	33.85	1642^nd	2338	29.8%
2019	39.60	1426^th	2357	39.5%
2021	58.00	786^th	1955	59.8%
2022	58.44	950^th	2401	60.4%
2023	43.46	1340^th	2403	44.2%
2024	36.72	1545^th	2413	36.0%

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Rank History for Male students at East Elmhurst Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	67.03	709^th	2340	69.7%
2019	42.91	1320^th	2358	44.0%
2022	53.77	1049^th	2400	56.3%
2023	50.09	1149^th	2400	52.1%
2024	27.83	1812^th	2411	24.8%

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Rank History for Asian students at East Elmhurst Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	33.62	497^th	671	25.9%

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Rank History for African American students at East Elmhurst Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	36.41	559^th	891	37.3%
2022	39.28	547^th	936	41.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at East Elmhurst Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	66.62	377^th	1392	72.9%
2019	56.18	495^th	1315	62.4%
2022	71.25	317^th	1503	78.9%
2023	65.25	396^th	1429	72.3%
2024	40.15	888^th	1531	42.0%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: NY State Education Department

Review counts

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by a parent
Wednesday, October 2, 2019

Excellent school. The principal is amazing and very hands on. Close Quote

Enrollment information for East Elmhurst Community School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	4	1	2	64	0	0	0	71
2015	6	14	5	128	1	0	0	154
2016	9	18	6	205	2	0	0	240
2017	9	25	9	259	2	0	0	304
2018	10	26	12	332	2	0	1	383
2019	17	31	21	384	2	0	2	457
2020	14	24	19	385	1	0	8	451
2021	8	22	19	385	1	0	5	440
2022	6	17	20	385	1	0	5	434
2023	7	19	14	374	1	1	5	421

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at East Elmhurst Community School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	71	5.0	14.2	95.8
2015	154	11.0	14.0	98.1
2016	240	16.0	15.0	97.5
2017	304	20.8	14.5	95.1
2018	383	27.0	14.1	93.2
2019	457	32.0	14.2	91
2020	451	35.0	12.8	91.6
2021	440	35.0	12.5	94.8
2022	434	37.0	11.7	92.6
2023	421	37.0	11.3	94.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio East Elmhurst Community School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	71	5.0	14.2	95.8
2015	154	11.0	14.0	98.1
2016	240	16.0	15.0	97.5
2017	304	20.8	14.5	95.1
2018	383	27.0	14.1	93.2
2019	457	32.0	14.2	91
2020	451	35.0	12.8	91.6
2021	440	35.0	12.5	94.8
2022	434	37.0	11.7	92.6
2023	421	37.0	11.3	94.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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