S.T.A.R. Leadership Academy

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S.T.A.R. Leadership Academy ranks 1183 rd of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

S.T.A.R. Leadership Academy is an elementary school located in Richmond Hill, New York, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 495 students. It is part of the New York City Geographic District #27, which is ranked 582 out of 865 districts in New York and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

S.T.A.R. Leadership Academy consistently outperforms the district and state in proficiency rates for English Language Arts (ELA) and Math on the New York State Assessments. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd grade ELA proficiency rate was 47.46% compared to the district's 44.09% and the state's 42.6%. Similarly, the school's 3rd grade Math proficiency rate was 68.85% compared to the district's 54.27% and the state's 53.93%. However, the school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with White and Hispanic students performing better than Asian students and English Language Learners.

Compared to nearby schools like Ps 146 Howard Beach, Ps 207 Rockwood Park, and Queens Explorers Elementary School, S.T.A.R. Leadership Academy generally performs better than the district and state averages in ELA and Math proficiency rates, but lags behind some of the higher-performing nearby schools. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 64.08% to 66.67% over the past three school years, indicating a higher level of economic need among the student population.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

150-15 Raleigh St
Richmond Hill, NY 11418

(929) 395-3215

District: New York City Geographic District #27

SchoolDigger Rank:
1183^rd of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,391

Students who attend S.T.A.R. Leadership Academy usually attend:

Middle:	Junior High School 202 Robert H Goddard
High:	John Adams High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.8

Number of students: 495

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

52.9%

Asian:

22.2%

White:

11.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details S.T.A.R. Leadership Academy ranks better than 51.6% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 19^th among 38 ranked elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #27. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.57. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (52.9%), Asian (22.2%), White (11.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 66.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at S.T.A.R. Leadership Academy is 18.8, which is the highest among 39 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #27! (See more...)

Compare S.T.A.R. Leadership Academy employs 26.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at S.T.A.R. Leadership Academy is $15,391, which is the lowest among 39 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #27!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

S.T.A.R. Leadership Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks S.T.A.R. Leadership Academy 1183^rd of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See S.T.A.R. Leadership Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Male students:

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New York City Geographic District #27:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #27 582^nd of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for S.T.A.R. Leadership Academy

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Rank History for all students at S.T.A.R. Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2022	54.44	1060^th	2434	56.5%
2023	55.32	1033^rd	2439	57.6%
2024	49.57	1183^rd	2445	51.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at S.T.A.R. Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2022	98.76	12^th	1027	98.8%
2023	18.15	971^st	1001	3.0%
2024	36.95	673^rd	1066	36.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at S.T.A.R. Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2022	56.18	626^th	2031	69.2%
2023	54.90	648^th	2016	67.9%
2024	37.85	1228^th	2110	41.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at S.T.A.R. Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2022	64.95	564^th	2099	73.1%
2023	64.29	568^th	2041	72.2%
2024	52.94	826^th	2078	60.3%

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Rank History for Female students at S.T.A.R. Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2022	57.74	970^th	2401	59.6%
2023	56.99	977^th	2403	59.3%
2024	53.91	1030^th	2413	57.3%

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Rank History for Male students at S.T.A.R. Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2022	51.05	1133^rd	2400	52.8%
2023	53.09	1074^th	2400	55.3%
2024	45.01	1295^th	2411	46.3%

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Rank History for Asian students at S.T.A.R. Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	28.20	479^th	605	20.8%
2024	33.87	480^th	662	27.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at S.T.A.R. Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2022	62.71	468^th	1503	68.9%
2023	60.63	461^st	1429	67.7%
2024	55.57	561^st	1531	63.4%

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Rank History for White students at S.T.A.R. Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	64.89	472^nd	1337	64.7%
2024	79.38	238^th	1392	82.9%

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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

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Enrollment information for S.T.A.R. Leadership Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2018	9	14	34	59	17	1	1	135
2019	34	25	65	140	20	5	1	290
2020	32	34	77	174	17	5	4	343
2021	50	36	77	203	15	17	5	403
2022	57	36	77	207	17	13	5	412
2023	56	27	110	262	15	14	11	495

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

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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 S.T.A.R. Leadership Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	135	15.0	9.0	68.1
2019	290	22.0	13.1	64.5
2020	343	17.0	20.1	61.5
2021	403	23.0	17.5	64.8
2022	412	23.0	17.9	64.1
2023	495	26.3	18.8	66.7

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 S.T.A.R. Leadership Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	135	15.0	9.0	68.1
2019	290	22.0	13.1	64.5
2020	343	17.0	20.1	61.5
2021	403	23.0	17.5	64.8
2022	412	23.0	17.9	64.1
2023	495	26.3	18.8	66.7

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for S.T.A.R. Leadership Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$02 (0.0%)	$16,409 (100.0%)	$16,412
2020	$71 (0.4%)	$16,392 (99.6%)	$16,462
2021	$403 (2.6%)	$14,958 (97.4%)	$15,361
2022	$1,892 (10.9%)	$15,505 (89.1%)	$17,397
2023	$713 (4.6%)	$14,677 (95.4%)	$15,391

Data source: New York Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on S.T.A.R. Leadership Academy

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	290	495	70.7%
African American	25	27	8%
American Indian	20	15	25%
Asian	65	110	69.2%
Hispanic	140	262	87.1%
Pacific Islander	5	14	180%
White	34	56	64.7%
Two or More Races	1	11	1000%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	64.5%	66.7%	2.2%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Regents Earth Science (2024)	Regents Living Environment (2024)	Regents Algebra I (2024)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2024)						NY State Assessments Math (2024)						NY State Assessments Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Earth Science End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
S.T.A.R. Leadership Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	150-15 Raleigh St	Richmond Hill	11418	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #27	No	No	No	Yes	(929) 395-3215	495	26	18.8	66.7%	56 (11.3%)	27 (5.5%)	262 (52.9%)	110 (22.2%)	15 (3.0%)	14 (2.8%)	11 (2.2%)	49.6	1183^rd of 2445 public elementary schools	51.6%		55.3	1033^rd of 2439 public elementary schools	57.6%	150				47.5	39.2	33.3				68.9	61.1	56.7				18.3		$15,391	$713	$14,677
Ps 146 Howard Beach	Public	PK, KG-8	98-01 159th Ave	Howard Beach	11414	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #27	No	No	No	No	(718) 659-3140	526	41	12.7	58.2%	213 (40.5%)	14 (2.7%)	221 (42.0%)	63 (12.0%)	5 (1.0%)	5 (1.0%)	5 (1.0%)	68.1	704^th of 2445 public elementary schools	71.2%		74.8	571^st of 2439 public elementary schools	76.6%	133		91.5	87.8	61.2	67.3	61.7	42.2	58.3	59.1	76.6	71.7	50.0	40.4	56.0		41.7		$20,120	$361	$19,759
Ps 232 Lindenwood	Public	PK, KG-8	153-23 83rd St	Howard Beach	11414	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #27	No	No	No	No	(718) 848-9247	805	52	15.3	58.6%	215 (26.7%)	40 (5.0%)	447 (55.5%)	71 (8.8%)	9 (1.1%)	2 (0.2%)	21 (2.6%)	38.9	1487^th of 2445 public elementary schools	39.2%		53.1	1078^th of 2439 public elementary schools	55.8%	409	92.9		89.3	41.2	46.1	34.5	25.7	67.4	54.3	47.9	48.7	43.5	34.2	62.4	12.9	36.6	15.4	$16,417	$485	$15,931
Ps 207 Rockwood Park	Public	PK, KG-8	159-15 88th St	Howard Beach	11414	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #27	No	No	No	No	(718) 848-2700	642	60	10.6	32.9%	412 (64.2%)	17 (2.6%)	142 (22.1%)	48 (7.5%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.6%)	18 (2.8%)	69.7	649^th of 2445 public elementary schools	73.5%		79.8	443^rd of 2439 public elementary schools	81.8%	206		62.3	100.0	50.9	47.5	59.3	56.1	62.7	68.9	76.4	73.3	61.3	69.0	75.9	69.6	30.7		$22,768	$356	$22,412
Ps 63 Old South	Public	PK, KG-5	90-15 Sutter Ave	Ozone Park	11417	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #27	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 845-7560	1,016	59	17.1	79.0%	57 (5.6%)	48 (4.7%)	433 (42.6%)	408 (40.2%)	53 (5.2%)	8 (0.8%)	9 (0.9%)	66	755^th of 2445 public elementary schools	69.1%		63.4	834^th of 2439 public elementary schools	65.8%	79				50.4	54.3	57.7				55.6	69.9	58.6				40.6		$18,138	$1,086	$17,052
Ps 108 Captain Vincent G Fowler	Public	PK, KG-5	108-10 109th Ave	South Ozone Park	11420	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #27	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 558-2700	1,106	74	14.8	90.1%	74 (6.7%)	69 (6.2%)	531 (48.0%)	359 (32.5%)	45 (4.1%)	12 (1.1%)	16 (1.4%)	73.6	557^th of 2445 public elementary schools	77.2%		75.2	566^th of 2439 public elementary schools	76.8%	9				55.0	63.1	57.1				73.4	73.6	60.1				40.1		$16,338	$1,255	$15,083
Our World Neighborhood Charter School 2	Public, Charter	K-5	135-25 79th St	Howard Beach	11414	Queens County	Our World Neighborhood Charter School 2	Yes	No	No	Yes	(718) 392-3405	368	26	14.1	79.3%	11 (3.0%)	180 (48.9%)	146 (39.7%)	13 (3.5%)	6 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.0%)	42.5	1370^th of 2445 public elementary schools	44.0%		32.8	1662^nd of 2439 public elementary schools	31.9%	292				51.9	47.1	41.8				52.7	44.0	35.7				22.4		$18,317	$00	$18,317
Ps 65 Raymond York Elementary School (The)	Public	PK, KG-5	103-22 99th St	Ozone Park	11417	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #27	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 323-1685	376	29	13.1	77.1%	19 (5.1%)	23 (6.1%)	152 (40.4%)	132 (35.1%)	36 (9.6%)	12 (3.2%)	2 (0.5%)	44.7	1298^th of 2445 public elementary schools	46.9%		54.9	1041^st of 2439 public elementary schools	57.3%	257				27.7	44.4	52.3				44.7	77.8	34.8				22.7		$19,902	$1,532	$18,370
Ps 100 Glen Morris	Public	PK, KG-5	111-11 118th St	South Ozone Park	11420	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #27	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 558-1510	691	50	13.9	66.6%	20 (2.9%)	33 (4.8%)	147 (21.3%)	163 (23.6%)	295 (42.7%)	13 (1.9%)	20 (2.9%)	50.4	1160^th of 2445 public elementary schools	52.6%		59.2	948^th of 2439 public elementary schools	61.1%	212				43.4	31.6	41.2				67.1	64.2	54.7				28.5		$19,481	$1,486	$17,995
Queens Explorers Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	90-07 101st St	Ozone Park	11416	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #27	No	Yes	No	Yes	(718) 558-7088	395	27	14.6	75.4%	21 (5.3%)	16 (4.1%)	201 (50.9%)	119 (30.1%)	18 (4.6%)	11 (2.8%)	9 (2.3%)	79.8	431^st of 2445 public elementary schools	82.4%		76	542^nd of 2439 public elementary schools	77.8%	111				71.4	63.0	63.4				69.8	64.2	71.8				54.1		$18,103	$1,384	$16,719

Frequently Asked Questions about S.T.A.R. Leadership Academy

What is the racial makeup of S.T.A.R. Leadership Academy?

Students at S.T.A.R. Leadership Academy are 53% Hispanic, 22% Asian, 11% White, 5% African American, 3% American Indian, 3% Pacific Islander, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend S.T.A.R. Leadership Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 495 students attended S.T.A.R. Leadership Academy.

What district is S.T.A.R. Leadership Academy in?

New York City Geographic District #27

What schools do graduates of S.T.A.R. Leadership Academy attend?

Students who attend S.T.A.R. Leadership Academy usually go on to attend:

Middle : Junior High School 202 Robert H Goddard
High : John Adams High School

Is S.T.A.R. Leadership Academy a good school?

S.T.A.R. Leadership Academy ranks 1183^rd of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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