BROOK AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.bayshoreschools.org

400 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

Brook Avenue Elementary School is a public school located in Bay Shore, New York, serving students in the Bay Shore Union Free School District. As a foundational part of the local educational community, the school focuses on fostering early academic development, social-emotional growth, and a supportive learning environment. It is committed to preparing its young students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while encouraging student engagement and character building.

Beyond its academic offerings, Brook Avenue Elementary reflects the values of the broader Bay Shore school system, which prioritizes inclusivity, community involvement, and the use of modern educational resources. By maintaining a close connection with families and the surrounding neighborhood, the school creates a collaborative atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. Those interested in specific school policies, calendar events, or academic initiatives can find further information on the district's official website at [www.bayshoreschools.org](http://www.bayshoreschools.org).

400

Total Students

46.4

Full-Time Teachers

8.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BROOK AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	85
Hispanic	237
Black	49
Asian	18
Two or More	11

Hispanic
237 (59.3 %)
White
85 (21.2 %)
Black
49 (12.2 %)
Asian
18 (4.5 %)
Two or More
11 (2.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BAY SHORE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)968-1130
Website:	http://www.bayshoreschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	400
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	142
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 124

Grade 1 130

Grade 2 146