New York Avenue Elementary School

Serving 81 students in grades Prekindergarten, 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 81 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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School Overview

New York Avenue Elementary School's student population of 81 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
81 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of New York Avenue Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
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Hispanic
35%
32%
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Black
15%
15%
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White
35%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.72
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend New York Avenue Elementary School?
81 students attend New York Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of New York Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New York Avenue Elementary School?
New York Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 81 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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