ACE ACADEMY FOR SCHOLARS AT THE GERALDINE FERRARO CAMPUS
557 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
The Ace Academy for Scholars (located at the Geraldine Ferraro Campus in Ridgewood, Queens) is a public school that serves a diverse student population, typically focusing on middle-grade education. As part of the New York City Department of Education, the school is designed to provide a rigorous academic environment that prioritizes literacy, critical thinking, and preparation for high school success. The school often emphasizes a supportive community culture, aiming to foster both the intellectual and social-emotional development of its students through a structured, scholar-centered approach.
The Geraldine Ferraro Campus is known for its modern facility and its commitment to providing an inclusive learning experience. The Ace Academy for Scholars specifically focuses on cultivating a sense of agency and achievement among its students, often utilizing data-driven instruction to monitor progress and address individual learning needs. By maintaining a focus on high academic expectations and strong school-family partnerships, the academy strives to prepare its students to transition confidently into competitive high school programs across New York City.
The Geraldine Ferraro Campus is known for its modern facility and its commitment to providing an inclusive learning experience. The Ace Academy for Scholars specifically focuses on cultivating a sense of agency and achievement among its students, often utilizing data-driven instruction to monitor progress and address individual learning needs. By maintaining a focus on high academic expectations and strong school-family partnerships, the academy strives to prepare its students to transition confidently into competitive high school programs across New York City.
557
Total Students
34.4
Full-Time Teachers
16.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
68.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 174 |
| Hispanic | 288 |
| Black | 5 |
| Asian | 59 |
| Two or More | 29 |
| American Indian | 2 |
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Hispanic288 (51.7 %)
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White174 (31.2 %)
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Asian59 (10.6 %)
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Two or More29 (5.2 %)
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Black5 (0.9 %)
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American Indian2 (0.4 %)
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: | (718)571-6900 |
| Website: | http://www.ps290q.com |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 557 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 34.4 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 16.2 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 355 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 27 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
36
Kindergarten
91
Grade 1
100
Grade 2
99
Grade 3
90
Grade 4
74
Grade 5
67
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 36 |
| Kindergarten | 91 |
| Grade 1 | 100 |
| Grade 2 | 99 |
| Grade 3 | 90 |
| Grade 4 | 74 |
| Grade 5 | 67 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 280 | 50.3% |
| Male | 277 | 49.7% |
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