ACADEMY OF THE CITY CHARTER SCHOOL

www.academyofthecity.org

Charter School 716 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Academy of the City Charter School, located in Woodside, Queens, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K-5. The school is built on a philosophy of "educating the whole child," placing a strong emphasis on a rigorous academic curriculum while simultaneously prioritizing social-emotional development and the arts. Their instructional model is designed to be inclusive and culturally responsive, aiming to prepare students from diverse backgrounds to succeed in both middle school and beyond by fostering critical thinking, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.

Beyond core academics, the school is known for its active school community and collaborative environment. It emphasizes strong partnerships between teachers, families, and the local Woodside neighborhood, frequently integrating community engagement into the student experience. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a structured, supportive atmosphere, Academy of the City strives to create a personalized learning environment where students feel safe to explore their interests, develop character, and achieve their full potential.

716

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ACADEMY OF THE CITY CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	86
Hispanic	376
Black	57
Asian	191
Two or More	2
American Indian	4

Hispanic
376 (52.5 %)
Asian
191 (26.7 %)
White
86 (12.0 %)
Black
57 (8.0 %)
American Indian
4 (0.6 %)
Two or More
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ACADEMY OF THE CITY CHARTER SCHOOL
Phone:	(718)487-9857
Website:	http://www.academyofthecity.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	716
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	492
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 81

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 78

Grade 6 87

Grade 7 66

Grade 8 77

Ungraded 2

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ACADEMY OF THE CITY CHARTER SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	81
Grade 1	82
Grade 2	80
Grade 3	79
Grade 4	84
Grade 5	78
Grade 6	87
Grade 7	66
Grade 8	77
Ungraded	2

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ACADEMY OF THE CITY CHARTER SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	365	51%
Male	351	49%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)