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P.s. 123 vs. East Elmhurst Community School

Should you attend P.s. 123 or East Elmhurst Community School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
P.s. 123
145-01 119th Ave
Jamaica, NY 11436
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
East Elmhurst Community School
26-25 97th St
East Elmhurst, NY 11369
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings
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East Elmhurst Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 545 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 123 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 450 students in grades Kindergarten-5, East Elmhurst Community School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
545 students
450 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 123 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at East Elmhurst Community School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 123.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at East Elmhurst Community School.
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
35 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 123 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at East Elmhurst Community School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 123 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #27 School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at East Elmhurst Community School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #30 School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2211 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#2140 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 123, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of East Elmhurst Community School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 50% in NY)
46%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 123 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #27 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Elmhurst Community School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #30 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
41%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 123 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #27 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Elmhurst Community School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #30 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
75-79%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
90-94%
(Top 20% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 123 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #27 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Elmhurst Community School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #30 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of P.s. 123 by grade.
This chart displays the students of East Elmhurst Community School by grade.
Pre-K Students
66
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Kindergarten Students
84
68
Grade 1 Students
76
77
Grade 2 Students
91
82
Grade 3 Students
79
86
Grade 4 Students
80
70
Grade 5 Students
68
66
Ungraded Students
1
1

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
8%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 123, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #27 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Asian
14%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 123, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #27 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at East Elmhurst Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #30 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
17%
89%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 123, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #27 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at East Elmhurst Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #30 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
53%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 123, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #27 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at East Elmhurst Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #30 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 123, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #27 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at East Elmhurst Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #30 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 123, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #27 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at East Elmhurst Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #30 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.67
0.21
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 123, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #27 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of East Elmhurst Community School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #30 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
92%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 123, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #27 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at East Elmhurst Community School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #30 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 123, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #27 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at East Elmhurst Community School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #30 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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