Leo F Giblyn School

450 S Ocean Ave
Freeport, NY 11520
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 526 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Leo F Giblyn 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 55-59% (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 93% 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: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 526 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Top 30% in NY
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Leo F Giblyn School's student population of 526 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
526 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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School Rankings

Leo F Giblyn 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 Leo F Giblyn School is 0.47, 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)
#1220 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Leo F Giblyn School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Leo F Giblyn School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Leo F Giblyn School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Leo F Giblyn School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
10%
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Hispanic
70%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Leo F Giblyn School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
19%
16%
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White
7%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.47
This chart displays the diversity score of Leo F Giblyn 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
50%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Leo F Giblyn 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
9%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Leo F Giblyn School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Leo F Giblyn School's ranking?
Leo F Giblyn School is ranked #1220 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Leo F Giblyn School often compared to?
Leo F Giblyn Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Visions Elementary School, Archer Street School, Bayview Avenue 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 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Leo F Giblyn School?
526 students attend Leo F Giblyn School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Leo F Giblyn School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leo F Giblyn School?
Leo F Giblyn School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Leo F Giblyn School offer ?
Leo F Giblyn School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Leo F Giblyn School part of?
Leo F Giblyn School is part of Freeport Union Free School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 526 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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