Serving 889 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Floral Park-bellerose 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 76% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 889 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 76% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Floral Park-bellerose School's student population of 889 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
889 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Floral Park-bellerose School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Floral Park-bellerose School is 0.59, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#925 out of 4093 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
18%
10%
Hispanic
16%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
60%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Floral Park-bellerose School's ranking?
Floral Park-bellerose School is ranked #925 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Floral Park-bellerose School often compared to?
Floral Park-bellerose Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Lewis Childs School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Floral Park-bellerose School?
889 students attend Floral Park-bellerose School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Floral Park-bellerose School students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Floral Park-bellerose School?
Floral Park-bellerose School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Floral Park-bellerose School offer ?
Floral Park-bellerose School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Floral Park-bellerose School part of?
Floral Park-bellerose School is part of Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District.
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