CENTRE AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

EAST ROCKAWAY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

www.eastrockawayschools.org

256 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Centre Avenue Elementary School is a public school located in East Rockaway, New York, serving students in the East Rockaway Union Free School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare children for future educational success while encouraging curiosity and a lifelong love of learning.

As part of the East Rockaway community, the school benefits from a close-knit environment where staff, students, and families work collaboratively. The educational approach often focuses on small-group instruction and individualized attention, ensuring that students meet state standards while developing essential critical thinking skills. For more detailed information regarding their specific programs, school calendar, or administrative policies, parents and community members are encouraged to visit their official website at [www.eastrockawayschools.org](http://www.eastrockawayschools.org).

256

Total Students

24.1

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CENTRE AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	142
Hispanic	75
Black	9
Asian	18
Two or More	10
American Indian	2

White
142 (55.5 %)
Hispanic
75 (29.3 %)
Asian
18 (7.0 %)
Two or More
10 (3.9 %)
Black
9 (3.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.8 %)

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:	EAST ROCKAWAY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)887-8300
Website:	http://www.eastrockawayschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	256
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	68
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 34

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 30

Grade 3 30

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 45

Grade 6 40