School 6-kindergarten Center serves 535 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 535 students
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
School 6-kindergarten Center's student population of 535 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
535 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of School 6-kindergarten Center is 0.53, 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
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
24%
29%
Black
3%
16%
White
64%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
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 School 6-kindergarten Center?
535 students attend School 6-kindergarten Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of School 6-kindergarten Center students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What grades does School 6-kindergarten Center offer ?
School 6-kindergarten Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is School 6-kindergarten Center part of?
School 6-kindergarten Center is part of Oceanside Union Free School District.
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