Serving 492 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Woodside Community School ranks in the top 30% 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 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (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 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 492 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Woodside Community School's student population of 492 students has grown by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
492 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Woodside Community School 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 Woodside Community School is 0.64, 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
#1180 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
32%
10%
Hispanic
50%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
13%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodside Community School's ranking?
Woodside Community School is ranked #1180 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Woodside Community School often compared to?
Woodside Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 11 Kathryn Phelan, P.S. 152 Gwendoline N Alleyne School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Woodside Community School?
492 students attend Woodside Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Woodside Community School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Asian, 13% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodside Community School?
Woodside Community School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Woodside Community School offer ?
Woodside Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Woodside Community School part of?
Woodside Community School is part of New York City Geographic District #30 School District.
In what neighborhood is Woodside Community School located?
Woodside Community School is located in the Elmhurst neighborhood of Woodside, NY.
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