GOTHAM AVENUE SCHOOL

GOTHAM AVENUE SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ELMONT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in ELMONT, NY with about 589 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 48 teachers, GOTHAM AVENUE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

GOTHAM AVENUE SCHOOL is a prominent elementary institution located in Elmont, New York, serving as part of the Elmont Union Free School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment that emphasizes core foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science. By prioritizing a "whole-child" approach, the school integrates social-emotional learning with traditional curriculum, aiming to prepare students not only for academic success but also to become responsible and engaged members of their local community.

The school is known for maintaining a collaborative atmosphere, characterized by strong partnerships between dedicated faculty, active parent organizations, and the wider Elmont community. GOTHAM AVENUE SCHOOL utilizes its resources to offer various enrichment opportunities and extracurricular activities that cater to diverse student interests. With a commitment to inclusivity and excellence, the institution strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that encourages critical thinking, creativity, and a lifelong passion for learning among its student body.

For more information, contact GOTHAM AVENUE SCHOOL at (516) 326-5540 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

181 GOTHAM AVE
ELMONT, NY 11003-2199
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GOTHAM AVENUE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in ELMONT, NY with about 589 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
589
Teachers:
48.02
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 589 students

Black or African American
54.8%
Hispanic/Latino
29.2%
Asian
11.2%
White
2.2%
Two or more races
1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.7%

Female
50.4%
Male
49.6%

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.