New York Avenue Elementary School serves 62 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 62 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- 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
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
New York Avenue Elementary School's student population of 62 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
62 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of New York Avenue Elementary School is 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
34%
31%
Black
8%
15%
White
40%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend New York Avenue Elementary School?
62 students attend New York Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of New York Avenue Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New York Avenue Elementary School?
New York Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does New York Avenue Elementary School offer ?
New York Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is New York Avenue Elementary School part of?
New York Avenue Elementary School is part of Somers Point School District.
School Reviews
Review New York Avenue Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
A Story of Overcoming Common Reading Difficulties
Follow the story of Sarah, a fictional character who overcame common reading difficulties with the help of the three cueing system. This blog post explores the advantages and disadvantages of the three cueing system and provides strategies for implementing it effectively.
Voucher Program Update: Florida
Many states now offer voucher programs. We look at the voucher program available in Florida.
Standardized Tests
Standardized tests have a long history in American K-12 education. We examine what standardized tests evaluate and more.
