New York Avenue Elementary School serves 11 students in grades Prekindergarten.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New York Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
New York Avenue Elementary School's student population of 11 students has declined by 84% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
11 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of New York 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
55%
33%
Black
9%
15%
White
27%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend New York Avenue Elementary School?
11 students attend New York Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of New York Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does New York Avenue Elementary School offer ?
New York Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is New York Avenue Elementary School part of?
New York Avenue Elementary School is part of Somers Point School District.
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