CALIFORNIA AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CALIFORNIA AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the UNIONDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in UNIONDALE, NY with about 864 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 63 teachers, CALIFORNIA AVENUE ELEMENTARY 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.
CALIFORNIA AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in Uniondale, New York, serving students within the Uniondale Union Free School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment for children in the local community, focusing on core academic subjects while fostering social and emotional growth. As part of a diverse and active school district, California Avenue emphasizes student achievement and works to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the upper elementary and secondary grade levels.
The school operates under the broader mission of the Uniondale school system, which prioritizes inclusive education and community engagement. By utilizing the resources of the district, California Avenue offers various support services and programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population. For parents and community members seeking detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide initiatives, the school maintains an active presence through its official district website.
For more information, contact CALIFORNIA AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (516) 918-1851 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
UNIONDALE, NY 11553-1199
(516) 918-1851
CALIFORNIA AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in UNIONDALE, NY with about 864 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- UNIONDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 864
- Teachers:
- 63
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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
* 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 864 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 66.8%
- Black or African American
- 30.3%
- White
- 1.2%
- Two or more races
- 0.9%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- Female
- 49.1%
- Male
- 50.9%
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.