CAMP AVENUE SCHOOL

NORTH MERRICK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

www.nmerrickschools.org

491 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Camp Avenue School is a public elementary school located in Merrick, New York, and serves as a key part of the North Merrick Union Free School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and nurturing learning environment, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its students. By emphasizing a well-rounded curriculum, Camp Avenue strives to prepare children for future educational success while encouraging a sense of community and personal responsibility.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to student-centered instruction and its active engagement with the local community. Through a combination of rigorous classroom learning, extracurricular activities, and a dedicated faculty, Camp Avenue School promotes a culture of inclusivity and excellence. Its official website serves as a primary resource for parents and staff, providing transparent communication regarding school policies, academic programs, and ongoing district initiatives.

491

Total Students

26.7

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CAMP AVENUE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	366
Hispanic	57
Black	14
Asian	46
Two or More	7
Pacific Islander	1

White
366 (74.5%)
Hispanic
57 (11.6%)
Asian
46 (9.4%)
Black
14 (2.9%)
Two or More
7 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	NORTH MERRICK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)379-3732
Website:	http://www.nmerrickschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	491
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	39
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 69

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 74

Grade 6 75