School 6-kindergarten Center serves 622 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 622 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
School 6-kindergarten Center's student population of 622 students has grown by 55% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
622 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
First Day of School
Sat. Aug 30, 2025
School Motto
Proud to Be Me at School #6!
School Rankings
The diversity score of School 6-kindergarten Center is 0.54, 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
23:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
22%
30%
Black
3%
16%
White
64%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
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
How many students attend School 6-kindergarten Center?
622 students attend School 6-kindergarten Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of School 6-kindergarten Center students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School 6-kindergarten Center?
School 6-kindergarten Center has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does School 6-kindergarten Center offer ?
School 6-kindergarten Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is School 6-kindergarten Center part of?
School 6-kindergarten Center is part of Oceanside Union Free School District.
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