At a glance
Reported students
309
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32.38
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
25th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
525
Goldie Maple Academy: 309 reported students.
State peer staffing position
16th percentile
9.5:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Goldie Maple Academy
Goldie Maple Academy is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Arverne. It is one of 63 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #27. NCES reports 309 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 25th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.5:1, below 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 Black (70.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (23.6%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Goldie Maple Academy
- 1How do the reported 9.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 32.38 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
- 94.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.6%
- Hispanic23.6%
- Black70.2%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.3%
- Multiracial1.6%
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 #27
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
PS 96
Elementary · Grades PK–05
310 reported students
PS 273
Elementary · Grades PK–05
329 reported students
PS 47 Chris Galas
Elementary · Grades PK–08
271 reported students
PS 56 Harry Eichler
Elementary · Grades 02–05
360 reported students
New York City Academy for Discovery
Elementary · Grades PK–05
361 reported students
Queens Explorers Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
376 reported students
Public schools near Goldie Maple Academy
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 105 Bay School (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District #27 | PK–08 | 600 | 0.3 mi |
| Ps/Ms 42 R Vernam Elementary · New York City Geographic District #27 | PK–08 | 627 | 0.4 mi |
| Lighthouse Elementary School Elementary · New York City Geographic District #27 | PK–05 | 157 | 1 mi |
| PS 183 Dr Richard R Green Elementary · New York City Geographic District #27 | PK–08 | 414 | 1.1 mi |
| PS 43 Elementary · New York City Geographic District #27 | PK–08 | 574 | 1.3 mi |
| PS 104 Bays Water (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District #27 | PK–05 | 542 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Goldie Maple Academy
What grades does Goldie Maple Academy serve?
Goldie Maple Academy reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District #27.
How many students attend Goldie Maple Academy?
Goldie Maple Academy reported 309 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 25th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Goldie Maple Academy?
The calculated ratio is 9.5:1, based on 309 students and 32.38 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 Goldie Maple Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Goldie Maple Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #27 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Goldie Maple Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
94.2% 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 Goldie Maple Academy in?
Goldie Maple Academy is part of New York City Geographic District #27, based in Ozone Park, NY, which operates 63 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Goldie Maple Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 105 Bay School (The) (0.3 mi), Ps/Ms 42 R Vernam (0.4 mi), Lighthouse Elementary School (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.