East Lake Elementary School
Tel:
(516) 308-5201
East Lake Elementary School serves 507 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
East Lake Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
East Lake Elementary School's student population of 507 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2005) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 507 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 teachers |
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School Comparison
East Lake Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of East Lake Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1566 out of 4239 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 27% |
| Black | n/a | 17% |
| White | 89% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.20 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 5% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Massapequa Union Free School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to East Lake Elementary School is Edmund W Miles Middle School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Birch Lane Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Massapequa Park Birch Lane Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 618 students
0.2 miles
41 Birch Ln
Massapequa Park, NY 11762
(516) 308-5101 0.2 K-5 618 - Massapequa Park Mckenna Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 464 students
0.6 miles
210 Spruce St
Massapequa Park, NY 11762
(516) 308-5501 0.6 K-5 464 - Amityville Northwest Elementary School Grades: 1-3 | 651 students
0.7 miles
450 County Line Rd
Amityville, NY 11701
(631) 565-6500 0.7 1-3 651 - Massapequa Unqua Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 539 students
0.9 miles
350 Unqua Rd
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5601 0.9 K-5 539 - Amityville Edmund W Miles Middle School Grades: 7-9 | 617 students
1.1 miles
501 Rt 110
Amityville, NY 11701
(631) 565-6200 1.1 7-9 617
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