BAYVIEW AVENUE SCHOOL

www.freeportschools.org

515 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Bayview Avenue School is a public elementary school located in Freeport, New York, serving students within the Freeport Union Free School District. Situated on West Merrick Road, the school serves as a foundational academic institution for the local community, focusing on early childhood and primary education. As part of a diverse and busy suburban district, the school emphasizes a structured learning environment designed to meet the academic and social-emotional needs of its student population.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Freeport Public Schools, which prioritizes college and career readiness, equity, and the development of well-rounded students. Bayview Avenue School typically utilizes a comprehensive curriculum aligned with New York State standards, supported by various extracurricular opportunities and student support services. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for educational engagement, maintaining an active online presence through the district’s website to provide updates on school events, academic policies, and administrative resources.

515

Total Students

52.2

Full-Time Teachers

9.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BAYVIEW AVENUE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	387
Black	99
Asian	14
Two or More	8
American Indian	3

Hispanic
387 (75.1%)
Black
99 (19.2%)
Asian
14 (2.7%)
Two or More
8 (1.6%)
White
4 (0.8%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)

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:	FREEPORT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)867-5255
Website:	http://www.freeportschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	515
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	303
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 44

Grade 1 122

Grade 2 129

Grade 3 117

Grade 4 103