DENTON AVENUE SCHOOL

www.herricks.org

599 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Denton Avenue School is a highly regarded public elementary school located in New Hyde Park, New York, serving students from kindergarten through grade five. As a key component of the Herricks Union Free School District, the school is well-known for its commitment to academic excellence, fostering a rigorous yet supportive learning environment. It emphasizes a holistic approach to education, blending core curriculum standards with diverse enrichment opportunities designed to help students build a strong foundation for their future academic careers.

Beyond its academic focus, Denton Avenue School is recognized for its vibrant and inclusive community culture. The school prides itself on strong parent-teacher partnerships and a collaborative atmosphere that encourages student engagement in extracurricular activities, character development, and social-emotional learning. By maintaining small-school warmth while utilizing the resources of the broader Herricks school system, Denton Avenue consistently earns high praise for its ability to nurture curious, capable, and well-rounded students.

599

Total Students

46.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DENTON AVENUE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	77
Hispanic	43
Black	5
Asian	471
Two or More	3

Asian
471 (78.6%)
White
77 (12.9%)
Hispanic
43 (7.2%)
Black
5 (0.8%)
Two or More
3 (0.5%)

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:	HERRICKS UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)305-8400
Website:	http://www.herricks.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	599
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	119
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 77

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 111

Grade 4 111

Grade 5 117