Brookhaven Elementary School

101 Fireplace Neck Rd
Brookhaven, NY 11719
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 506 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Brookhaven Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 506 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : 40-44% (Top 1% in NY)
  • : 40-44% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Brookhaven Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Brookhaven Elementary School's student population of 506 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
506 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Brookhaven Elementary School is 0.64, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
(18-19)
40-44%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Brookhaven Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
40-44%
52%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Brookhaven Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
10%
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Hispanic
51%
29%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Brookhaven Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
13%
16%
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White
29%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in NY.
0.64
This chart display the diversity score of Brookhaven Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Brookhaven Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Brookhaven Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Brookhaven Elementary School often compared to?
Brookhaven Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oquenock Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% NY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend Brookhaven Elementary School?
506 students attend Brookhaven Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Brookhaven Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brookhaven Elementary School?
Brookhaven Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brookhaven Elementary School offer ?
Brookhaven Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brookhaven Elementary School part of?
Brookhaven Elementary School is part of South Country Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 506 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : 40-44% (Top 1%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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