Enrollment
878
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Corona, NY
Elm Tree Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Elm Tree Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009806430
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elm Tree Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Corona · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 92.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Elm Tree Elementary School has class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elm Tree Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Corona, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #24 · New York
NCES ID 360009806430 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
92.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elm Tree Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elm Tree Elementary School
Elm Tree Elementary School is a high-poverty, large combined-grade school in Corona, New York, enrolling 878 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 92.6% of students qualify for free meals, 65% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 878 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 341 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #181.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #24 also operates Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci (2,131 students) and Newtown High School (2,072 students) alongside Elm Tree Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Elm Tree Elementary School compares
Elm Tree Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.6% | ▲ 65% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 878 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
878
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
92.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 82% in New York - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.4%
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.0%
Asian 5.0%
African American 4.3%
White 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.8, Elm Tree Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Elm Tree Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newtown High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aviation Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grover Cleveland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 73 Frank Sansivieri Intermediate School (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elm Tree Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,072
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,924
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,581
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~878 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Elm Tree Elementary School
How many students attend Elm Tree Elementary School?
Elm Tree Elementary School has 878 students enrolled. It is a public school in Corona, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elm Tree Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elm Tree Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 20% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elm Tree Elementary School?
92.6% of students at Elm Tree Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elm Tree Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Elm Tree Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 87.0% of enrollment, in Corona, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elm Tree Elementary School?
Elm Tree Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Elm Tree Elementary School rank among schools in Corona?
By Resource Investment Index, Elm Tree Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Corona, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Corona on the city page.
Is Elm Tree Elementary School a good school?
Elm Tree Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #24?
Besides Elm Tree Elementary School, New York City Geographic District #24 also operates Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci (2,131 students), Newtown High School (2,072 students), and Aviation Career and Technical Education High School (1,924 students). See the New York City Geographic District #24 district page for the complete list.
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