EAST ELMHURST COMMUNITY SCHOOL
East Elmhurst Community School (EECS), located at 26-25 97th St in East Elmhurst, NY, is a public elementary school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As a "community school," it functions as more than just a place for academic instruction; it operates as a neighborhood hub that integrates social services, health resources, and enrichment programs to support the holistic needs of its students and their families. The school is known for fostering a collaborative environment where educators, parents, and community partners work together to improve student outcomes and close equity gaps.
Academically, EECS emphasizes a rigorous, inquiry-based curriculum designed to develop critical thinking and social-emotional growth. The school places a high priority on inclusivity and cultural responsiveness, reflecting the diverse population of the East Elmhurst area. By offering wraparound services—such as after-school programming, counseling, and family engagement initiatives—the school aims to remove barriers to learning and ensure that every student has the stability and support necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
EAST ELMHURST, NY 11369
(718) 505-6050
EAST ELMHURST COMMUNITY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in EAST ELMHURST, NY with about 383 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #30
- Total Students:
- 383
- Teachers:
- 27.01
- 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 383 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending EAST ELMHURST COMMUNITY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 87% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 86.7%
- Black or African American
- 6.8%
- Asian
- 3.1%
- White
- 2.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Two or more races
- 0.3%
- Female
- 45.2%
- Male
- 54.8%
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.