Brook Avenue Elementary School serves 388 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 388 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Brook Avenue Elementary School's student population of 388 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 62% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
388 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Brook Avenue Elementary School is 0.58, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
60%
30%
Black
11%
16%
White
22%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Brook Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Brook Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fifth Avenue School, Mary G Clarkson School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Brook Avenue Elementary School?
388 students attend Brook Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Brook Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brook Avenue Elementary School?
Brook Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brook Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Brook Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brook Avenue Elementary School part of?
Brook Avenue Elementary School is part of Bay Shore Union Free School District.
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