East Elementary School serves 507 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 507 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
East Elementary School's student population of 507 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
507 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of East Elementary School is 0.26, 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
15:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
86%
29%
Black
8%
16%
White
3%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
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
How many students attend East Elementary School?
507 students attend East Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of East Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does East Elementary School offer ?
East Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is East Elementary School part of?
East Elementary School is part of Brentwood Union Free School District.
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