Fifth Avenue School

217 5th Ave
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Fifth Avenue School serves 388 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 388 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Fifth Avenue School's student population of 388 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 72% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
388 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Fifth Avenue School is 0.65, 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.
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State Level (NY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
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Hispanic
46%
29%
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Black
13%
16%
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White
35%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Fifth Avenue School often compared to?
Fifth Avenue Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mary G Clarkson School, Brook Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Fifth Avenue School?
388 students attend Fifth Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Fifth Avenue School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fifth Avenue School?
Fifth Avenue School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fifth Avenue School offer ?
Fifth Avenue School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fifth Avenue School part of?
Fifth Avenue School is part of Bay Shore Union Free School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 388 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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