Fifth Avenue School

217 5th Ave
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Fifth Avenue School serves 383 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 64% 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: 383 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Fifth Avenue School's student population of 383 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 68% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
383 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Fifth Avenue School is 0.68, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
10%
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Hispanic
42%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Fifth Avenue School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
15%
16%
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White
36%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Fifth Avenue School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Fifth Avenue School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Fifth Avenue School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Fifth Avenue School often compared to?
Fifth Avenue Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mary G Clarkson School, Brook Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Fifth Avenue School?
383 students attend Fifth Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Fifth Avenue School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 15% 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 Fifth Avenue School?
Fifth Avenue School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fifth Avenue School offer ?
Fifth Avenue School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fifth Avenue School part of?
Fifth Avenue School is part of Bay Shore Union Free School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 383 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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