CENTRAL QUEENS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

www.centralqueensacademy.org

Charter School 709 Students

Middle School K - 8th

School Overview

Central Queens Academy Charter School (CQA) is a public charter school located in Elmhurst, Queens, serving students in grades 5 through 8. Founded with the mission to prepare students for success in competitive high schools and beyond, the school places a heavy emphasis on academic rigor, character development, and college readiness. By maintaining a structured and supportive environment, CQA aims to close the achievement gap for students in one of New York City’s most diverse and densely populated neighborhoods.

The school is known for its extended school day and year, which provides students with additional instructional time, enrichment programs, and opportunities for individualized support. CQA prioritizes a holistic approach to education, integrating a strong academic curriculum in core subjects with social-emotional learning and extracurricular activities. By partnering closely with families and the local community, the school strives to foster a collaborative culture that empowers its students to become responsible, globally-minded citizens who are prepared for the challenges of higher education and professional life.

709

Total Students

56.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

103.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CENTRAL QUEENS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	45
Hispanic	448
Black	35
Asian	165
Two or More	9
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
448 (63.2 %)
Asian
165 (23.3 %)
White
45 (6.3 %)
Black
35 (4.9 %)
Two or More
9 (1.3 %)
American Indian
6 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	CENTRAL QUEENS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
Phone:	(718)271-6200
Website:	http://www.centralqueensacademy.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	709
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	701
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 97

Grade 1 101

Grade 2 100

Grade 5 106

Grade 6 108

Grade 7 101

Grade 8 95

Ungraded 1