Elm Community Charter School
Grades K-5 · 79-17 51 Avenue · Queens
Priscilla Walton, Principal · 646-886-0234
About
Elm Community Charter School, located in Queens, serves students from Kindergarten through 5th grade. The school is recognized for its strong academic performance, with ELA proficiency rates well above the citywide median and math proficiency reaching the 75th percentile across all NYC schools. It serves a student population with a notably higher percentage of English Language Learners compared to the city average. Parents and external reviews frequently highlight a warm and supportive school environment, praising the dedicated teachers and effective leadership. The school is often described as combining rigorous academics with a nurturing approach, emphasizing both high expectations and social-emotional learning to foster student growth.
Academics
State test proficiency rates and acceleration.
ELA proficiency
68%
Math proficiency
73%
Proficiency rates are from the Grade 3–8 NYS state test (school-level).
Attendance rate
Community & climate
Demographics, attendance, school survey results, and DOE quality ratings.
Quality signals
Operational health
Attendance
73%
Chronic absenteeism
27%