CALIFORNIA AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.district.uniondaleschools.org

730 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

California Avenue Elementary School is a public school located in Uniondale, New York, serving students within the Uniondale Union Free School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment for children in the local community, focusing on core academic subjects while fostering social and emotional growth. As part of a diverse and active school district, California Avenue emphasizes student achievement and works to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the upper elementary and secondary grade levels.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Uniondale school system, which prioritizes inclusive education and community engagement. By utilizing the resources of the district, California Avenue offers various support services and programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population. For parents and community members seeking detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide initiatives, the school maintains an active presence through its official district website.

730

Total Students

59.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CALIFORNIA AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	538
Black	167
Asian	7
Two or More	9
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
538 (73.7%)
Black
167 (22.9%)
Two or More
9 (1.2%)
Asian
7 (1.0%)
White
5 (0.7%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	UNIONDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)918-1851
Website:	http://www.district.uniondaleschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	730
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	442
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 53

Kindergarten 90

Grade 1 112

Grade 2 116

Grade 3 118

Grade 4 129

Grade 5 112