ELM TREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ELM TREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #24 school district, located in CORONA, NY with about 300 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, ELM TREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
ELM TREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (P.S. 28) is a public elementary school located in the Corona neighborhood of Queens, New York. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 24. As a community-focused institution, it emphasizes foundational academic skills while striving to provide a supportive environment for a diverse student body, reflecting the multicultural demographics of the surrounding Corona area.
The school is known for its commitment to student development and community engagement. Beyond core academics, Elm Tree Elementary often incorporates programs designed to foster social-emotional growth and inclusivity. By prioritizing collaboration between educators, students, and families, the school aims to cultivate a safe and enriching learning atmosphere that prepares its pupils for success in middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact ELM TREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (718) 457-0370 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CORONA, NY 11368
(718) 457-0370
ELM TREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in CORONA, NY with about 300 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #24
- Total Students:
- 300
- Teachers:
- 26.02
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 300 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ELM TREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 94% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 94.0%
- Asian
- 2.7%
- Black or African American
- 1.3%
- White
- 1.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Female
- 50.3%
- Male
- 49.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.