Brook Avenue Elementary School

45 Brook Ave
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Brook Avenue Elementary School serves 336 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 336 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Brook Avenue Elementary School's student population of 336 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
336 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Brook Avenue Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
62%
31%
Black
9%
15%
White
22%
39%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.56
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Brook Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Brook Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fifth Avenue School, Mary G Clarkson School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Brook Avenue Elementary School?
336 students attend Brook Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Brook Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brook Avenue Elementary School?
Brook Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brook Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Brook Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Brook Avenue Elementary School part of?
Brook Avenue Elementary School is part of Bay Shore Union Free School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 336 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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