GOTHAM AVENUE SCHOOL

www.elmontschools.org

515 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Gotham Avenue School is a prominent elementary institution located in Elmont, New York, serving as part of the Elmont Union Free School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment that emphasizes core foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science. By prioritizing a "whole-child" approach, the school integrates social-emotional learning with traditional curriculum, aiming to prepare students not only for academic success but also to become responsible and engaged members of their local community.

The school is known for maintaining a collaborative atmosphere, characterized by strong partnerships between dedicated faculty, active parent organizations, and the wider Elmont community. Gotham Avenue School utilizes its resources to offer various enrichment opportunities and extracurricular activities that cater to diverse student interests. With a commitment to inclusivity and excellence, the institution strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that encourages critical thinking, creativity, and a lifelong passion for learning among its student body.

515

Total Students

52.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GOTHAM AVENUE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	162
Black	247
Asian	80
Two or More	11
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	6

Black
247 (48.0%)
Hispanic
162 (31.5%)
Asian
80 (15.5%)
Two or More
11 (2.1%)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.2%)
American Indian
5 (1.0%)
White
4 (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:	ELMONT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)326-5540
Website:	http://www.elmontschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	515
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	271
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 36

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 97

Grade 6 52

Ungraded 12