COLUMBUS AVENUE SCHOOL

www.freeportschools.org

175 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 1st

School Overview

Columbus Avenue School is a primary educational institution located in Freeport, New York, serving as part of the Freeport Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment for young students, emphasizing foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and a strong sense of community. By aligning with the broader mission of the Freeport School District, the school strives to prepare its students for future academic success through a comprehensive curriculum and dedicated faculty engagement.

Located at 150 N. Columbus Ave, the school serves as a central hub for families in the local Freeport area. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Columbus Avenue School encourages active parent involvement and community partnerships to enhance the educational experience. For families looking for specific details regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide initiatives, the school maintains an active presence through the official district website at http://www.freeportschools.org.

175

Total Students

19.6

Full-Time Teachers

8.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for COLUMBUS AVENUE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	131
Black	36
Asian	2
Two or More	2
American Indian	2

Hispanic
131 (74.9%)
Black
36 (20.6%)
White
2 (1.1%)
Asian
2 (1.1%)
Two or More
2 (1.1%)
American Indian
2 (1.1%)

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)867-5240
Website:	http://www.freeportschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 1st
Total Students:	175
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	108
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 171

Grade 1 4