Washington Drive Primary School

95 Washington Dr
Centerport, NY 11721
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Washington Drive Primary School serves 570 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 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 570 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Washington Drive Primary School's student population of 570 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
570 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Washington Drive Primary School is 0.49, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
10%
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Hispanic
17%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Washington Drive Primary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
3%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Washington Drive Primary School and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
69%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Washington Drive Primary School and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Washington Drive Primary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.49
This chart displays the diversity score of Washington Drive Primary School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington Drive Primary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington Drive Primary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Washington Drive Primary School often compared to?
Washington Drive Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dogwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Washington Drive Primary School?
570 students attend Washington Drive Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Washington Drive Primary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Drive Primary School?
Washington Drive Primary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Washington Drive Primary School offer ?
Washington Drive Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Washington Drive Primary School part of?
Washington Drive Primary School is part of Harborfields Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 570 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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