Brookside Elementary School

940 Stanton Ave
Baldwin, NY 11510
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Top 20%
Serving 233 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Brookside Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (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 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 233 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Top 20% in NY
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Brookside Elementary School's student population of 233 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
233 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Brookside Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brookside Elementary 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
#590 out of 4093 schools
(Top 20%)
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80-84%
55%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Brookside 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 2020-21 school year data.
80-84%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
4%
10%
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Hispanic
24%
29%
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Black
59%
16%
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White
5%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.59
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brookside Elementary School's ranking?
Brookside Elementary School is ranked #590 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Brookside Elementary School often compared to?
Brookside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lenox Elementary School, Roosevelt Children's Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Brookside Elementary School?
233 students attend Brookside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Brookside Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brookside Elementary School?
Brookside Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brookside Elementary School offer ?
Brookside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brookside Elementary School part of?
Brookside Elementary School is part of Baldwin Union Free School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 233 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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