DREXEL AVENUE SCHOOL

www.westburyschools.org

522 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

Drexel Avenue School, located at 161 Drexel Avenue in Westbury, New York, is a public elementary school serving students within the Westbury Union Free School District. As an integral part of the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, literacy, and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where a diverse student body is encouraged to reach their full potential through a comprehensive curriculum and collaborative instruction.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Drexel Avenue School is committed to the holistic success of its students by integrating enrichment activities and emphasizing character education. By leveraging resources provided by the broader Westbury school district, the institution strives to prepare its young learners for the transition to middle school and beyond. For parents and community members interested in detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide initiatives, the school maintains an active presence on the official Westbury School District website.

522

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DREXEL AVENUE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	439
Black	54
Asian	4
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
439 (84.1 %)
Black
54 (10.3 %)
White
22 (4.2 %)
Asian
4 (0.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	WESTBURY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)876-5030
Website:	http://www.westburyschools.org
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	522
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	347
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

Grade 1 117

Grade 2 95

Grade 3 105

Grade 4 115

Grade 5 90