School Overview
Plaza Elementary School is a prominent institution within the Baldwin Union Free School District, located in Baldwin, New York. Serving students in the primary grade levels, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, balancing core subjects like literacy and mathematics with a strong focus on social-emotional learning and character development. By maintaining a close-knit school community, Plaza Elementary aims to ensure that every student feels valued while receiving the personalized attention necessary to reach their full potential.

As part of the broader Baldwin school community, Plaza Elementary benefits from the district’s commitment to innovation and inclusive excellence. The school integrates technology into its daily curriculum to prepare students for a digital future while encouraging active parent and community involvement to enrich the educational experience. With a focus on preparing young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond, the faculty at Plaza Elementary works collaboratively to create a safe, engaging, and inspiring atmosphere where students are encouraged to become critical thinkers and responsible citizens.
429
Total Students
37.7
Full-Time Teachers
11.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
41.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PLAZA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White46
Hispanic172
Black170
Asian28
Two or More13
  • Hispanic
    172 (40.1%)
  • Black
    170 (39.6%)
  • White
    46 (10.7%)
  • Asian
    28 (6.5%)
  • Two or More
    13 (3.0%)
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: BALDWIN UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (516)434-6600
Website: http://www.baldwinschools.org
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 429
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 37.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 166
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 68
Grade 1 73
Grade 2 61
Grade 3 68
Grade 4 73
Grade 5 86

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PLAZA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten68
Grade 173
Grade 261
Grade 368
Grade 473
Grade 586
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PLAZA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female19846.2%
Male23153.8%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)