Fifth Avenue School serves 342 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 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 342 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Attendance Zone: Fifth Avenue School serves the southwest part of Bay Shore, NY, covering an area of approximately 3.3 square miles. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with most students living about 1.8 miles away from the zone's edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fifth Avenue School's student population of 342 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
342 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Motto
Dream. Lead. Achieve.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Fifth Avenue School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
42%
31%
Black
15%
15%
White
38%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.3%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
342 students attend Fifth Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Fifth Avenue School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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