Leo F Giblyn School

450 S Ocean Ave
Freeport, NY 11520
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 519 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Leo F Giblyn School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 519 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Top 30% in NY
  • : 70% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Leo F Giblyn School's student population of 519 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
519 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Leo F Giblyn School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leo F Giblyn School is 0.49, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#1104 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
70%
52%
55-59%
49%
85-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
68%
31%
Black
21%
15%
White
5%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.49
(22-23)
31.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Red Devils

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Leo F Giblyn School's ranking?
Leo F Giblyn School is ranked #1104 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Leo F Giblyn School often compared to?
Leo F Giblyn Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Visions Elementary School, Archer Street School, Bayview Avenue School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Leo F Giblyn School?
519 students attend Leo F Giblyn School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Leo F Giblyn School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Leo F Giblyn School?
Leo F Giblyn School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Leo F Giblyn School offer ?
Leo F Giblyn School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Leo F Giblyn School part of?
Leo F Giblyn School is part of Freeport Union Free School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 519 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 70% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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