Brook Avenue Elementary School

45 Brook Ave
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Brook Avenue Elementary School serves 388 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 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 388 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Brook Avenue Elementary School's student population of 388 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
388 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Brook Avenue Elementary School is 0.58, 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
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
60%
30%
Black
11%
15%
White
22%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.58
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
388 students attend Brook Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Brook Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 11% 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 (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 388 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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