ALBANY AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

101 ALBANY AVE
NORTH MASSAPEQUA, NY 11758

www.farmingdaleschools.org

536 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Albany Avenue Elementary School is a public school serving students in kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Farmingdale Union Free School District in North Massapequa, New York. As a cornerstone of its local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes both academic excellence and the social-emotional growth of its students. The curriculum is designed to meet the rigorous New York State learning standards while incorporating modern instructional practices to prepare students for future academic success.

Beyond core academics, Albany Avenue Elementary emphasizes the development of the "whole child" through a variety of enrichment opportunities and school-wide initiatives. The school maintains a strong partnership with parents and the surrounding community, encouraging active involvement to enhance the educational experience. With a commitment to maintaining high expectations and a nurturing atmosphere, the school strives to instill a lifelong love of learning in all its students, supported by the broader resources and mission of the Farmingdale School District.

536

Total Students

44.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ALBANY AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	348
Hispanic	107
Black	23
Asian	35
Two or More	21
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
348 (64.9%)
Hispanic
107 (20.0%)
Asian
35 (6.5%)
Black
23 (4.3%)
Two or More
21 (3.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
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:	FARMINGDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)434-5510
Website:	http://www.farmingdaleschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	536
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	86
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 92

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 91

Ungraded 13