Mary G Clarkson School

1415 E 3rd Ave
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Mary G Clarkson School serves 443 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 78% 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: 443 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Mary G Clarkson School's student population of 443 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
443 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Mary G Clarkson School is 0.67, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
10%
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Hispanic
51%
29%
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Black
16%
16%
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White
22%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.67
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 Fifth Avenue School, Brook Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Mary G Clarkson School?
443 students attend Mary G Clarkson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Mary G Clarkson School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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 Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 443 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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