Columbus Avenue School

150 N Columbus Ave
Freeport, NY 11520
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 201 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 201 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Columbus Avenue School's student population of 201 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
201 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Columbus Avenue School is 0.35, 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)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
79%
29%
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Black
17%
16%
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White
2%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.35
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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

How many students attend Columbus Avenue School?
201 students attend Columbus Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Columbus Avenue School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbus Avenue School?
Columbus Avenue School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Columbus Avenue School offer ?
Columbus Avenue School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Columbus Avenue School part of?
Columbus Avenue School is part of Freeport Union Free School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 201 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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