Serving 256 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Centre Avenue Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 256 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Centre Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Centre Avenue Elementary School's student population of 256 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
256 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Centre Avenue Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Centre Avenue Elementary School is 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1058 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
29%
29%
Black
4%
16%
White
55%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
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 is Centre Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Centre Avenue Elementary School is ranked #1058 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Centre Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Centre Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rhame Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Centre Avenue Elementary School?
256 students attend Centre Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Centre Avenue Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Centre Avenue Elementary School?
Centre Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Centre Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Centre Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Centre Avenue Elementary School part of?
Centre Avenue Elementary School is part of East Rockaway Union Free School District.
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