Top Rankings
Elmont Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,387 students in Elmont Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Elmont Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
6 Schools
4,810 Schools
# Students
3,387 Students
2,503,634 Students
# Teachers
311 Teachers
218,347 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Elmont Union Free School District, which is ranked #248 of all 1,008 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#237 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.73
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
28%
10%
% Hispanic
30%
31%
% Black
33%
15%
% White
4%
39%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,084 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,371. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,724 is less than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$92 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$84 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,084
$31,371
Spending / Student
$24,724
$32,248
Best Elmont Union Free School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stewart Manor School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
38 Stewart Ave
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 326-5530
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 326-5530
Gr: PK-6 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Covert Avenue School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
144 Covert Ave
Elmont, NY 11003
(516) 326-5560
Elmont, NY 11003
(516) 326-5560
Gr: PK-6 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Alden Terrace School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1835 Central Ave
Valley Stream, NY 11580
(516) 285-8310
Valley Stream, NY 11580
(516) 285-8310
Gr: PK-6 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #44.
Clara H Carlson School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
235 Belmont Blvd
Elmont, NY 11003
(516) 326-5570
Elmont, NY 11003
(516) 326-5570
Gr: PK-6 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Dutch Broadway School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1880 Dutch Broadway
Elmont, NY 11003
(516) 326-5550
Elmont, NY 11003
(516) 326-5550
Gr: PK-6 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Gotham Avenue School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
181 Gotham Ave
Elmont, NY 11003
(516) 326-5540
Elmont, NY 11003
(516) 326-5540
Gr: PK-6 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elmont Union Free School District?
Elmont Union Free School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,387 students.
What is the rank of Elmont Union Free School District?
Elmont Union Free School District is ranked #248 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Elmont Union Free School District?
33% of Elmont Union Free School District students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elmont Union Free School District?
Elmont Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Elmont Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,724 is less than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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