ELM TREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.elmtreeschool.com

806 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

806

Total Students

62.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

105.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ELM TREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	699
Black	20
Asian	57
Two or More	2
American Indian	4

Hispanic
699 (86.7 %)
Asian
57 (7.1 %)
White
24 (3.0 %)
Black
20 (2.5 %)
American Indian
4 (0.5 %)
Two or More
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #24
Phone:	(929)208-4860
Website:	http://www.elmtreeschool.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	806
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	836
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 35

Kindergarten 129

Grade 1 144

Grade 2 118

Grade 3 150

Grade 4 135

Grade 5 94

Ungraded 1