NORWOOD AVENUE SCHOOL

BROOKHAVEN-COMSEWOGUE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

290 NORWOOD AVE
PORT JEFFERSON STA, NY 11776

www.comsewogue.k12.ny.us

321 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Norwood Avenue School is a public elementary school located in Port Jefferson Station, New York, serving students within the Comsewogue School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of strong foundational skills for its young students. As part of the broader Comsewogue district, the school focuses on preparing students for future educational success by integrating a balanced curriculum with resources that encourage critical thinking and collaboration.

Beyond academics, Norwood Avenue School is known for its commitment to community involvement and school spirit. The institution strives to build a partnership between educators, families, and the local community to ensure that every student feels valued and motivated. With a focus on inclusive practices and holistic development, the school aims to help children navigate their primary education years in a safe, nurturing, and well-rounded environment.

321

Total Students

26.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NORWOOD AVENUE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	186
Hispanic	110
Black	10
Asian	6
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

White
186 (57.9 %)
Hispanic
110 (34.3 %)
Black
10 (3.1 %)
Two or More
8 (2.5 %)
Asian
6 (1.9 %)
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:	BROOKHAVEN-COMSEWOGUE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)474-8130
Website:	http://www.comsewogue.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	321
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	106
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 113

Grade 1 106

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 4

Ungraded 1