Brook Avenue Elementary School serves 400 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 400 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Brook Avenue Elementary School's student population of 400 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 58% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
400 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Brook Avenue Elementary School is 0.60, 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
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
59%
29%
Black
12%
16%
White
21%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
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 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?
400 students attend Brook Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Brook Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 5% 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 9:1, 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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