Fifth Avenue School serves 359 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 359 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fifth Avenue School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Fifth Avenue School's student population of 359 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 52% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
359 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Fifth Avenue 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
42%
30%
Black
16%
16%
White
37%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Fifth Avenue School often compared to?
Fifth Avenue Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mary G Clarkson School, Brook Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Fifth Avenue School?
359 students attend Fifth Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Fifth Avenue School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fifth Avenue School?
Fifth Avenue School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fifth Avenue School offer ?
Fifth Avenue School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fifth Avenue School part of?
Fifth Avenue School is part of Bay Shore Union Free School District.
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