At a glance
Reported students
878
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
67.74
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
96th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
761
Elm Tree Elementary School: 878 reported students.
State peer staffing position
72nd percentile
13:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Elm Tree Elementary School
Elm Tree Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Corona. It is one of 58 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #24. NCES reports 878 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13:1, above the New York median of 11.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (87%) and Asian (5%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Elm Tree Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 13:1 student–teacher ratio and 67.74 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 96.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.8%
- Hispanic87%
- Black4.3%
- Asian5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District #24
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
PS 12 James B Colgate
Elementary · Grades KG–05
838 reported students
PS 16 Nancy Debenedittis School (The)
Elementary · Grades KG–05
931 reported students
PS 13 Clement C Moore
Elementary · Grades PK–05
815 reported students
PS 110
Elementary · Grades KG–05
808 reported students
PS 91 Richard Arkwright
Elementary · Grades PK–05
771 reported students
Ps/Is 113 Anthony J Pranzo
Elementary · Grades PK–08
771 reported students
Public schools near Elm Tree Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS 110 Elementary · New York City Geographic District #24 | KG–05 | 808 | 0.3 mi |
| PS 13 Clement C Moore Elementary · New York City Geographic District #24 | PK–05 | 815 | 0.4 mi |
| PS 14 Fairview Elementary · New York City Geographic District #24 | KG–05 | 986 | 0.5 mi |
| PS 206 Horace Harding School (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District #28 | PK–05 | 522 | 0.5 mi |
| PS 16 Nancy Debenedittis School (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District #24 | KG–05 | 931 | 0.5 mi |
| Pioneer Academy Elementary · New York City Geographic District #24 | PK–05 | 687 | 0.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Elm Tree Elementary School
What grades does Elm Tree Elementary School serve?
Elm Tree Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District #24.
How many students attend Elm Tree Elementary School?
Elm Tree Elementary School reported 878 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 96th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Elm Tree Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 13:1, based on 878 students and 67.74 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 11.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Elm Tree Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Elm Tree Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #24 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Elm Tree Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
96.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Elm Tree Elementary School in?
Elm Tree Elementary School is part of New York City Geographic District #24, based in Corona, NY, which operates 58 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Elm Tree Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 110 (0.3 mi), PS 13 Clement C Moore (0.4 mi), PS 14 Fairview (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.