WEST GATES AVENUE SCHOOL
WEST GATES AVENUE SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the LINDENHURST UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in LINDENHURST, NY with about 333 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 25 teachers, WEST GATES AVENUE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
West Gates Avenue Elementary School is a public school located in Lindenhurst, New York, serving students within the Lindenhurst Union Free School District. The school provides a foundational educational experience for elementary-aged children, focusing on core academic subjects while fostering a supportive environment aimed at student development. As part of a larger suburban district, West Gates Avenue emphasizes the importance of community involvement and maintains a commitment to meeting the diverse needs of its student body through structured classroom instruction and extracurricular engagement.
The school operates under the broader mission of the Lindenhurst School District, which strives to prepare students for future academic success and responsible citizenship. By utilizing resources provided by the district, West Gates Avenue works to implement curriculum standards that align with New York State educational mandates. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for early childhood learning, maintaining transparency through its district website where information regarding academic calendars, administrative contact details, and school policies can be accessed.
For more information, contact WEST GATES AVENUE SCHOOL at (631) 867-3400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LINDENHURST, NY 11757-0621
(631) 867-3400
WEST GATES AVENUE SCHOOL is a public school in LINDENHURST, NY with about 333 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- LINDENHURST UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 333
- Teachers:
- 25
- 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
- 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 333 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WEST GATES AVENUE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.
- White
- 71.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 20.7%
- Asian
- 3.3%
- Two or more races
- 2.1%
- Black or African American
- 1.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 50.8%
- Male
- 49.2%
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.