Mary G Clarkson School

1415 E 3rd Ave
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Mary G Clarkson School serves 469 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 469 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Mary G Clarkson School serves the northwest part of Bay Shore, NY, encompassing an area of approximately 2.5 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone about 2.4 miles from the school.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mary G Clarkson School's student population of 469 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
469 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Motto
Dream. Lead. Achieve.

School Rankings

The diversity score of Mary G Clarkson School is 0.63, 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)
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
8%
10%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
56%
31%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Black
13%
15%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

White
20%
39%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
3%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
80%
0.63

Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
36.9%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
55%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%

Showing 2014–2024. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing

Sports

Colors
Maroon and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Mary G Clarkson School often compared to?
Mary G Clarkson Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brook Avenue Elementary School, Fifth Avenue School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Mary G Clarkson School?
469 students attend Mary G Clarkson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Mary G Clarkson School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mary G Clarkson School?
Mary G Clarkson School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mary G Clarkson School offer ?
Mary G Clarkson School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mary G Clarkson School part of?
Mary G Clarkson School is part of Bay Shore Union Free School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 469 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Mary G Clarkson School serves the northwest part of Bay Shore, NY, encompassing an area of approximately 2.5 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone about 2.4 miles from the school.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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