EAST ELMHURST COMMUNITY SCHOOL

www.ny01924543.schoolwires.net

421 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

421

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EAST ELMHURST COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	374
Black	19
Asian	14
Two or More	5
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
374 (88.8 %)
Black
19 (4.5 %)
Asian
14 (3.3 %)
White
7 (1.7 %)
Two or More
5 (1.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (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 #30
Phone:	(718)505-6050
Website:	http://www.ny01924543.schoolwires.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	421
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	398
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 58

Ungraded 1