New York Avenue Elementary School serves 4 students in grades Prekindergarten.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 4 students
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New York Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
New York Avenue Elementary School's student population of 4 students has declined by 94% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
4 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of New York Avenue Elementary School is 0.63, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
50%
34%
Black
25%
15%
White
25%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
50%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend New York Avenue Elementary School?
4 students attend New York Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of New York Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, and 25% of students are White.
What grades does New York Avenue Elementary School offer ?
New York Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New York Avenue Elementary School part of?
New York Avenue Elementary School is part of Somers Point School District.
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