Elm Community Charter School

Elm Community Charter School is a charter school in Elmhurst, NY. It is a free public K-8 school authorized by SUNY, serving all students, including those with disabilities and English Language learners. The school cultivates student leaders through rigorous academics, authentic inquiry, and social-emotional support. It is temporarily located at St. John Evangelical Lutheran School, 88-24 Myrtle Avenue, Glendale, NY 11385, with its permanent site near the elementary school at 79-17 51st Avenue, Elmhurst, NY 11373. Starting in Fall 2026, Elm will serve grades K-6 and add one grade each year until reaching 8th grade.

Elm designs its own curriculum and schedule, utilizing balance and mastery-based instruction alongside an inquiry model that creates phases and problems for learners to discover. The school provides daily hot breakfast, lunch, and a snack. Students receive more small-group instruction, daily science, and rotating electives such as Art and Dance. The educational approach emphasizes student ownership of learning, with students leading conferences four times a year to share projects and growth with parents and teachers. The faculty focuses on knowing every child by name and supporting personal growth through a culture of community.

A holistic suite of programs extends learning beyond a single pathway. Academic opportunities include STEM, where students solve authentic problems through research and prototyping, and Humanities, which connects students to identity, culture, and history through interdisciplinary projects. Language studies in Mandarin or Spanish build bilingual communication skills. Athletics and clubs include Basketball, Baseball, Football, Chess Club, Dance, Robotics, Coding for Kids, and Mathletes. The Greenhouse Club teaches sustainability through hydroponic and outdoor gardening, while Drama Club builds confidence through acting. Sports and Movement promotes teamwork and physical fitness.

Extracurricular and leadership programs further develop student character. Student Ambassadors lead tours and represent the school through public speaking. Student Entrepreneurs learn marketing, finance, and operations through structured workshops. Girls on the Run nurtures growth through movement-based learning and a celebratory 5K. The free Afterschool Art Collective provides homework support and arts enrichment, culminating in public exhibitions.

Elm Community Charter School empowers students in Elmhurst to become leaders through a supportive, inquiry-driven educational environment that values both academic excellence and personal growth.

The school is situated on 51st Avenue in Elmhurst, NY, just about a tenth of a mile from Queens Boulevard. It is also located near P.S. 7Q and Grand Slope.

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