Brook Avenue Elementary School

45 Brook Ave
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Brook Avenue Elementary School serves 336 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 336 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Brook Avenue Elementary School serves the eastern part of Bay Shore, NY, covering an area of approximately 3 square miles. Most residents live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest distance to the zone's edge being 2.3 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Brook Avenue Elementary School's student population of 336 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
336 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

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School Rankings

The diversity score of Brook Avenue Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
4%
10%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
62%
31%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Black
9%
15%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

White
22%
39%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
3%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
78%
0.56

Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
43.8%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
55%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%

Showing 2014–2024. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Brook Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Brook Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mary G Clarkson School, Fifth Avenue School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Brook Avenue Elementary School?
336 students attend Brook Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Brook Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brook Avenue Elementary School?
Brook Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brook Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Brook Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Brook Avenue Elementary School part of?
Brook Avenue Elementary School is part of Bay Shore Union Free School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 336 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Brook Avenue Elementary School serves the eastern part of Bay Shore, NY, covering an area of approximately 3 square miles. Most residents live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest distance to the zone's edge being 2.3 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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