Helping Hand Academy I

21247 Jamaica Ave Queens Village, NY 11428
www.schools.nyc.gov

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 33 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • Helping Hand Academy I in Queens Village, NY, serves 33 students from kindergarten through 2nd grade in a nonsectarian, city–based program.
  • The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 11:1 with a total of 3 teachers supporting early elementary education.
  • Approximately 43% of the student body identifies as students of color, reflecting diversity within this Queens Village elementary school.
  • Located in a large city neighborhood, Helping Hand Academy I offers co–educational programs focused on foundational learning for young children.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 33 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Students By Grade

Student Body

Total Students
33 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
43%
State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Helping Hand Academy I?
The application deadline for Helping Hand Academy I is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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