Columbus Avenue School serves 171 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 171 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Columbus Avenue School's student population of 171 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
171 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Columbus Avenue School is 0.43, 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
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
73%
30%
Black
21%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Columbus Avenue School?
171 students attend Columbus Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Columbus Avenue School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbus Avenue School?
Columbus Avenue School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Columbus Avenue School offer ?
Columbus Avenue School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Columbus Avenue School part of?
Columbus Avenue School is part of Freeport Union Free School District.
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