Serving 507 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, S.t.a.r. Leadership Academy ranks in the top 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 40-44% (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 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 507 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
S.t.a.r. Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
S.t.a.r. Leadership Academy's student population of 507 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
507 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
S.t.a.r. Leadership Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of S.t.a.r. Leadership Academy is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2098 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
25%
10%
Hispanic
54%
31%
Black
5%
15%
White
9%
39%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is S.t.a.r. Leadership Academy's ranking?
S.t.a.r. Leadership Academy is ranked #2098 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend S.t.a.r. Leadership Academy?
507 students attend S.t.a.r. Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of S.t.a.r. Leadership Academy students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of S.t.a.r. Leadership Academy?
S.t.a.r. Leadership Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does S.t.a.r. Leadership Academy offer ?
S.t.a.r. Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is S.t.a.r. Leadership Academy part of?
S.t.a.r. Leadership Academy is part of New York City Geographic District #27.
In what neighborhood is S.t.a.r. Leadership Academy located?
S.t.a.r. Leadership Academy is located in the Jamaica neighborhood of Richmond Hill, NY. There are 1 other public schools located in Jamaica.
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