Serving 557 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ace Academy For Scholars At The Geraldine Ferraro Campus ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher 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 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 557 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ace Academy For Scholars At The Geraldine Ferraro Campus's student population of 557 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
557 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ace Academy For Scholars At The Geraldine Ferraro Campus ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ace Academy For Scholars At The Geraldine Ferraro Campus is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1152 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
10%
Hispanic
52%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
31%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ace Academy For Scholars At The Geraldine Ferraro Campus's ranking?
Ace Academy For Scholars At The Geraldine Ferraro Campus is ranked #1152 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Ace Academy For Scholars At The Geraldine Ferraro Campus?
557 students attend Ace Academy For Scholars At The Geraldine Ferraro Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Ace Academy For Scholars At The Geraldine Ferraro Campus students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ace Academy For Scholars At The Geraldine Ferraro Campus?
Ace Academy For Scholars At The Geraldine Ferraro Campus has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ace Academy For Scholars At The Geraldine Ferraro Campus offer ?
Ace Academy For Scholars At The Geraldine Ferraro Campus offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ace Academy For Scholars At The Geraldine Ferraro Campus part of?
Ace Academy For Scholars At The Geraldine Ferraro Campus is part of New York City Geographic District #24 School District.
In what neighborhood is Ace Academy For Scholars At The Geraldine Ferraro Campus located?
Ace Academy For Scholars At The Geraldine Ferraro Campus is located in the Flushing neighborhood of Ridgewood, NY. There are 4 other public schools located in Flushing.
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