- Enrollment
- 1,996
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · East Elmhurst, NY
East Elmhurst Community School
Federal NCES profile for East Elmhurst Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360010206442
👥 S:T ratio 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Elmhurst Community School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in East Elmhurst · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 90.3%
- free-lunch eligible
East Elmhurst Community School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Elmhurst Community School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in East Elmhurst, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #30 · New York
NCES ID 360010206442 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
East Elmhurst Community School grew from 421 students in 2022-23 to 450 in 2023-24 (+6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 360010206442 · East Elmhurst, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
433 enr · 11.7:1 · 90.3% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: William Cullen Bryant High School (1,996 students)
East Elmhurst Community School grew from 421 students in 2022-23 to 450 in 2023-24 (+6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
East Elmhurst Community School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William Cullen
William Cullen Bryant High School
1,996 students
- Long Island Ci
Long Island City High School
1,639 students
- Is 227 Louis A
Is 227 Louis Armstrong
1,555 students
- Is 145 Joseph
Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer
1,397 students
- Academy of Ame
Academy of American Studies
1,206 students
- This school 433
East Elmhurst Community School
433 students
What this shows East Elmhurst Community School reports 433 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Elmhurst Community School compares
East Elmhurst Community School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.3% | ▲ 61% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 433 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
433
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in New York - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.5%
Asian 5.1%
African American 4.2%
White 3.2%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.3, East Elmhurst Community School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How East Elmhurst Community School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Cullen Bryant High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Long Island City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 227 Louis Armstrong | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Academy of American Studies | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Elmhurst Community School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,639
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,555
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,397
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~433 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Elmhurst Community School
How many students attend East Elmhurst Community School?
East Elmhurst Community School has 433 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in East Elmhurst, NY. CCD year-over-year: 421 (2022-23) → 450 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Elmhurst Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Elmhurst Community School is 11.7:1, which is 1% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Elmhurst Community School?
90.3% of students at East Elmhurst Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Elmhurst Community School?
The largest demographic group at East Elmhurst Community School is Hispanic or Latino at 85.5% of enrollment, in East Elmhurst, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Elmhurst Community School?
East Elmhurst Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does East Elmhurst Community School rank among public schools in East Elmhurst?
By Resource Investment Index, East Elmhurst Community School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in East Elmhurst, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in East Elmhurst on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #30?
Besides East Elmhurst Community School, New York City Geographic District #30 also operates William Cullen Bryant High School (1,996 students), Long Island City High School (1,639 students), and Is 227 Louis Armstrong (1,555 students). See the New York City Geographic District #30 district page for the complete list.