CENTRE AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

EAST ROCKAWAY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

www.eastrockawayschools.org

239 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Centre Avenue Elementary School is a public school located in East Rockaway, New York, serving students in the East Rockaway Union Free School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare children for future educational success while encouraging curiosity and a lifelong love of learning.

As part of the East Rockaway community, the school benefits from a close-knit environment where staff, students, and families work collaboratively. The educational approach often focuses on small-group instruction and individualized attention, ensuring that students meet state standards while developing essential critical thinking skills. For more detailed information regarding their specific programs, school calendar, or administrative policies, parents and community members are encouraged to visit their official website at [www.eastrockawayschools.org](http://www.eastrockawayschools.org).

239

Total Students

23.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CENTRE AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	116
Hispanic	84
Black	12
Asian	16
Two or More	9
American Indian	2

White
116 (48.5%)
Hispanic
84 (35.1%)
Asian
16 (6.7%)
Black
12 (5.0%)
Two or More
9 (3.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.8%)

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:	EAST ROCKAWAY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)887-8300
Website:	http://www.eastrockawayschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	239
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	68
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 45

Grade 1 29

Grade 2 31

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 29

Grade 6 34