Serving 528 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Centennial Avenue 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 528 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Centennial Avenue Elementary School's student population of 528 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
528 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Centennial Avenue Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Centennial Avenue Elementary School is 0.50, 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
#3797 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
59%
29%
Black
40%
16%
White
n/a
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
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 Centennial Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Centennial Avenue Elementary School is ranked #3797 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Centennial Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Centennial Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roosevelt Children's Charter School, Dryden Street School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Centennial Avenue Elementary School?
528 students attend Centennial Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Centennial Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Centennial Avenue Elementary School?
Centennial Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Centennial Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Centennial Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Centennial Avenue Elementary School part of?
Centennial Avenue Elementary School is part of Roosevelt Union Free School District.
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