Roslyn Heights Elementary School

240 Willow St
Roslyn Heights, NY 11577
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Roslyn Heights Elementary School serves 345 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 345 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Roslyn Heights Elementary School's student population of 345 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
345 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Roslyn Heights Elementary School is 0.64, 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
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
23%
10%
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Hispanic
16%
29%
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Black
4%
16%
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White
53%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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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.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Roslyn Heights Elementary 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
18%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Roslyn Heights Elementary 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
2%
3%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Roslyn Heights Elementary School?
345 students attend Roslyn Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Roslyn Heights Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roslyn Heights Elementary School?
Roslyn Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Roslyn Heights Elementary School offer ?
Roslyn Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Roslyn Heights Elementary School part of?
Roslyn Heights Elementary School is part of Roslyn Union Free School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 345 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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