STRATFORD AVENUE SCHOOL

www.gardencity.k12.ny.us

638 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 5th

School Overview

Stratford Avenue School, located in the prestigious Garden City School District in New York, serves as a primary educational pillar for the local community. As a staple within the Garden City public school system, the school is dedicated to fostering a nurturing environment that emphasizes academic excellence, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of lifelong learning habits. Its curriculum is designed to meet the rigorous standards of the New York State educational system while providing students with a well-rounded foundation in core subjects, the arts, and character education.

The school benefits from being part of a district known for its strong community support, high levels of parental involvement, and a commitment to integrating technology and modern pedagogical practices into the classroom. Stratford Avenue School focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to think critically and collaborate effectively. By leveraging the resources of the Garden City school district, the institution prepares its young learners for a successful transition to higher grade levels, ensuring they are well-equipped to meet future academic challenges.

638

Total Students

45.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

2.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for STRATFORD AVENUE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	486
Hispanic	51
Black	4
Asian	86
Two or More	11

White
486 (76.2%)
Asian
86 (13.5%)
Hispanic
51 (8.0%)
Two or More
11 (1.7%)
Black
4 (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:	GARDEN CITY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)478-1500
Website:	http://www.gardencity.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	2nd - 5th
Total Students:	638
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	13
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

Grade 2 173

Grade 3 153

Grade 4 165

Grade 5 144

Ungraded 3