BROOKLYN AVENUE SCHOOL

BROOKLYN AVENUE SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the VALLEY STREAM 24 UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in VALLEY STREAM, NY with about 331 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. 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 26 teachers, BROOKLYN 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.

BROOKLYN AVENUE SCHOOL is a public elementary school located in Valley Stream, New York, serving students in grades K-6. As a key component of the Valley Stream Union Free School District 24, the school is committed to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment that emphasizes core foundational skills, critical thinking, and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on maintaining a close-knit community atmosphere, encouraging active collaboration between educators, students, and families to ensure that each child reaches their full potential.

Beyond its standard curriculum, BROOKLYN AVENUE SCHOOL prioritizes a well-rounded education by integrating technology into the classroom and offering various extracurricular opportunities designed to enrich the student experience. The school focuses on cultivating an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and prepares students for the challenges of middle school and beyond. By focusing on both academic excellence and character development, the school strives to empower its students to become responsible, engaged citizens within the local Valley Stream community.

For more information, contact BROOKLYN AVENUE SCHOOL at (516) 434-2831 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

24 BROOKLYN AVE
VALLEY STREAM, NY 11581-1292
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BROOKLYN AVENUE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in VALLEY STREAM, NY with about 331 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
331
Teachers:
26
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 school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
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 331 students

Hispanic/Latino
44.4%
Black or African American
22.7%
White
19.6%
Asian
10.6%
Two or more races
1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
48.9%
Male
51.1%

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.