FIFTH AVENUE SCHOOL

www.bayshoreschools.org

342 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

Fifth Avenue School is a public elementary school located in Bay Shore, New York, serving students within the Bay Shore Union Free School District. Situated at 217 5th Avenue, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, focusing on providing a supportive and foundational educational experience for its young learners. As part of a district known for its diverse student body and commitment to academic growth, Fifth Avenue School emphasizes the development of core literacy and numeracy skills while fostering a nurturing environment that encourages social-emotional well-being.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Bay Shore School District, which prioritizes innovation, inclusivity, and preparing students for future success in an increasingly complex world. By leveraging a variety of classroom resources and collaborative teaching strategies, the staff at Fifth Avenue strives to meet the individual needs of their students, ensuring they have the tools necessary to thrive as they transition through the elementary grades. For parents and community members interested in specific academic programs, extracurricular offerings, or administrative details, the district’s official website at www.bayshoreschools.org serves as the primary hub for updates and contact information.

342

Total Students

39.4

Full-Time Teachers

8.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FIFTH AVENUE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	131
Hispanic	144
Black	50
Asian	6
Two or More	11

Hispanic
144 (42.1%)
White
131 (38.3%)
Black
50 (14.6%)
Two or More
11 (3.2%)
Asian
6 (1.8%)

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:	BAY SHORE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)968-1140
Website:	http://www.bayshoreschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	342
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	124
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

Kindergarten 103

Grade 1 116

Grade 2 123