JAMES J AMBROSE SCHOOL (THE)
The James J. Ambrose School, located at 80-51 261st Street in Floral Park, New York, is a public elementary school serving students in grades Pre-K through 6. As part of the Sewanhaka Central High School District/Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District community, the school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment. It emphasizes academic excellence, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of strong foundational skills to prepare students for their transition into secondary education.
The school is recognized for its dedicated faculty and commitment to community involvement, often highlighting the partnership between parents, staff, and the local Floral Park neighborhood. With a curriculum designed to meet New York State standards, James J. Ambrose provides a balanced program that includes core subjects, arts education, and physical development. By prioritizing an inclusive atmosphere and student-centered instruction, the school aims to help each child reach their potential in a safe, nurturing, and intellectually stimulating setting.
FLORAL PARK, NY 11004-1560
(718) 831-4010
JAMES J AMBROSE SCHOOL (THE) is a public school in FLORAL PARK, NY with about 756 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #26
- Total Students:
- 756
- Teachers:
- 45.01
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 756 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JAMES J AMBROSE SCHOOL (THE) is predominantly Asian, representing about 70% of the student body.
- Asian
- 70.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 13.0%
- White
- 6.9%
- Black or African American
- 5.7%
- Two or more races
- 2.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.5%
- Male
- 51.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.