RHAME AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

EAST ROCKAWAY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

www.eastrockawayschools.org

312 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Rhame Avenue Elementary School is a public primary school located in East Rockaway, New York, serving students in grades K–6. As part of the East Rockaway Union Free School District, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and the social-emotional growth of its students. The school prides itself on a community-oriented atmosphere where staff and families collaborate closely to ensure each child reaches their full potential within a safe and nurturing setting.

The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects—such as English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies—with enrichment opportunities designed to spark creativity and critical thinking. By utilizing the district’s resources and digital platforms, Rhame Avenue aims to prepare students for the demands of middle school and beyond. For parents and community members interested in school policies, events, or academic resources, the district’s official website serves as a central hub for updates and ongoing engagement with the school’s programs.

312

Total Students

26.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RHAME AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	168
Hispanic	90
Black	13
Asian	16
Two or More	24
American Indian	1

White
168 (53.8 %)
Hispanic
90 (28.8 %)
Two or More
24 (7.7 %)
Asian
16 (5.1 %)
Black
13 (4.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	312
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	94
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 50

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 32

Grade 6 44

Ungraded 1