Central Queens Academy Charter School

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Elmhurst, New York - 1 schools

An equity score of 36/100 ranks Central Queens Academy Charter School #630 of 931 districts in New York (state average 45). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $27,031 per pupil, Central Queens Academy Charter School ranks #467 of 986 New York districts by per-pupil spending (New York districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

709
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$27,031
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Central Queens Academy Charter School operates 1 public schools serving 709 students, placing it among the smallest districts in New York. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Queens County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $27,031 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 986 New York districts by per-pupil spending. See how New York compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The district's equity score is 36/100, ranked #630 of 931 in New York against a state average of 45, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 935:1 student-counselor ratio, above both the ASCA benchmark and the roughly 408:1 national average, and 15.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 55.6% Hispanic or Latino, 31.3% Asian, 6.0% White across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Central Queens Academy Charter School, enrolling 935 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Central Queens Academy Charter School accounts for 100.0% of all Central Queens Academy Charter School student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Central Queens Academy Charter School a distant remainder — means Central Queens Academy Charter School-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: elementary. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Central Queens Academy Charter School reports 78.0% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share is at least 75%, indicating a high concentration of measured economic need. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Central Queens Academy Charter School student-counselor ratio is 935:1 — well above typical (typically associated with unusually large scale or acute resource constraints)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Values this far above typical often signal acute resource constraints or a structurally different scale than most peers — worth reading alongside the underlying counts, not the ratio alone.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Central Queens Academy Charter School chronic absenteeism rate is 15.5% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Central Queens Academy Charter School is typically wider than the Central Queens Academy Charter School-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Funding Equity

36
Equity Score
630 / 931
State Rank
45
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Central Queens Academy Charter School.

White 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 55.6%
African American 4.6%
Asian 31.3%
Multiracial 1.6%
Other 0.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

935:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
15.5%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Central Queens Academy Charter School

School Enrollment
Central Queens Academy Charter School
Charter
935

How Central Queens Academy Charter School Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The New York districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Dr Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School Similar size Similar spending No revenue-mix data
Island Park Union Free School District Similar size Higher spending No revenue-mix data
Our World Neighborhood Charter School Similar size Lower spending No revenue-mix data
Boys Preparatory Charter School of New York Similar size Higher spending No revenue-mix data
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School-Csd 13 Similar size Similar spending No revenue-mix data

Comparisons are relative to Central Queens Academy Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Central Queens Academy Charter School?

Central Queens Academy Charter School has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 709 students.

How much does Central Queens Academy Charter School spend per student?

Central Queens Academy Charter School spends $27,031 per student. The district has an equity score of 36/100, ranking #630 in New York.

What is the demographic composition of Central Queens Academy Charter School?

Central Queens Academy Charter School students are 55.6% Hispanic or Latino, 31.3% Asian, 6.0% White, 4.6% African American, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Central Queens Academy Charter School?

Central Queens Academy Charter School has an equity score of 36/100, ranking #630 out of 931 districts in New York.