Winthrop Avenue School in Bellmore, NY

At a glance

Reported students

312

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

25.15

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

12.4:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

03–04

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

New York elementary enrollment

25th percentile

Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

312

Winthrop Avenue School: 312 reported students.

State peer staffing position

63rd percentile

12.4:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 283
Teachers (FTE): 32.2
Student–teacher ratio: 8.8:1

What the reported data says about Winthrop Avenue School

Winthrop Avenue School is a public elementary school serving grades 03–04 in Bellmore. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Bellmore Union Free School District. NCES reports 312 students for 2024–25.

Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 25th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.4:1, close to the New York median of 11.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (65.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (16.7%). English learners represent 1.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 23.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Winthrop Avenue School

1How do the reported 12.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 25.15 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 1.8%
Students with disabilities: 23.7%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 18.6%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0.1
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 1.2
Social workers (FTE): 0.1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White65.7%
Hispanic16.7%
Black1.9%
Asian12.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1%
Multiracial1.9%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Reinhard Early Childhood Center

Elementary · Grades PK–02

550 reported students

Shore Road School

Middle · Grades 05–06

273 reported students

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Public schools near Winthrop Avenue School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Martin Avenue Elementary School Elementary · North Bellmore Union Free School District	KG–06	328	0.7 mi
Reinhard Early Childhood Center Elementary · Bellmore Union Free School District	PK–02	550	0.8 mi
Mandalay School Elementary · Wantagh Union Free School District	PK–05	321	1 mi
Forest Lake School Elementary · Wantagh Union Free School District	PK–05	390	1.3 mi
Wantagh School Elementary · Wantagh Union Free School District	PK–05	672	1.3 mi
Newbridge Road School Elementary · North Bellmore Union Free School District	KG–06	336	1.4 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Winthrop Avenue School

What grades does Winthrop Avenue School serve?

Winthrop Avenue School reports grades 03–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Bellmore Union Free School District.

How many students attend Winthrop Avenue School?

Winthrop Avenue School reported 312 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 25th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 283 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Winthrop Avenue School?

The calculated ratio is 12.4:1, based on 312 students and 25.15 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 11.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Winthrop Avenue School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Winthrop Avenue School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Bellmore Union Free School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Winthrop Avenue School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

18.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Winthrop Avenue School in?

Winthrop Avenue School is part of Bellmore Union Free School District, based in Bellmore, NY, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Winthrop Avenue School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Martin Avenue Elementary School (0.7 mi), Reinhard Early Childhood Center (0.8 mi), Mandalay School (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.