DREXEL AVENUE SCHOOL

DREXEL AVENUE SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the WESTBURY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in WESTBURY, NY with about 572 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade 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 47 teachers, DREXEL 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.

DREXEL AVENUE SCHOOL, located at 161 Drexel Avenue in Westbury, New York, is a public elementary school serving students within the Westbury Union Free School District. As an integral part of the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, literacy, and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where a diverse student body is encouraged to reach their full potential through a comprehensive curriculum and collaborative instruction.

Beyond its core academic offerings, DREXEL AVENUE SCHOOL is committed to the holistic success of its students by integrating enrichment activities and emphasizing character education. By leveraging resources provided by the broader Westbury school district, the institution strives to prepare its young learners for the transition to middle school and beyond. For parents and community members interested in detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide initiatives, the school maintains an active presence on the official Westbury School District website.

For more information, contact DREXEL AVENUE SCHOOL at (516) 876-5030 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

161 DREXEL AVE
WESTBURY, NY 11590-3001
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DREXEL AVENUE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in WESTBURY, NY with about 572 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
572
Teachers:
47
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Provision 2
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
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 572 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DREXEL AVENUE SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 85% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
85.0%
Black or African American
9.3%
White
3.7%
Asian
1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Two or more races
0.2%

Female
50.9%
Male
49.1%

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.