PARK AVENUE SCHOOL

NORTH BELLMORE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

www.northbellmoreschools.org

305 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Park Avenue School is a public elementary school located in North Merrick, New York, serving students within the North Bellmore Union Free School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and enriching educational environment that emphasizes academic excellence, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of lifelong learning skills. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the school strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body while preparing them for success in their future academic endeavors.

As part of the North Bellmore school system, Park Avenue School places a strong emphasis on community involvement and home-school collaboration. The school administration and faculty prioritize creating an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to think critically, solve problems creatively, and engage positively with their peers. Through various programs, extracurricular activities, and a dedicated staff, Park Avenue School works to ensure that every student has the resources and guidance necessary to reach their full potential within a nurturing and safe setting.

305

Total Students

23.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PARK AVENUE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	215
Hispanic	46
Black	12
Asian	25
Two or More	6
American Indian	1

White
215 (70.5 %)
Hispanic
46 (15.1 %)
Asian
25 (8.2 %)
Black
12 (3.9 %)
Two or More
6 (2.0 %)
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:	NORTH BELLMORE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)992-3117
Website:	http://www.northbellmoreschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	305
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	53
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 47

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 42

Grade 6 42