At a glance
Reported students
324
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24.61
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
28th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
336
Park Avenue School: 324 reported students.
State peer staffing position
74th percentile
13.2:1 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
- 300
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.7:1
What the reported data says about Park Avenue School
Park Avenue School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in North Merrick. It is one of 5 current school records connected to North Bellmore Union Free School District. NCES reports 324 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 28th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.2:1, above 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 (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.4%). English learners represent 2.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Park Avenue School
- 1How do the reported 13.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 24.61 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 16.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White67%
- Hispanic15.4%
- Black4.6%
- Asian11.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial0.9%
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
Not reported as 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.
Other schools in North Bellmore Union Free School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Martin Avenue Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
328 reported students
Newbridge Road School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
336 reported students
John G Dinkelmeyer School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
440 reported students
Saw Mill Road School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
700 reported students
Public schools near Park 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newbridge Road School Elementary · North Bellmore Union Free School District | KG–06 | 336 | 0.5 mi |
| Camp Avenue School Elementary · North Merrick Union Free School District | KG–06 | 491 | 0.5 mi |
| Chatterton School Elementary · Merrick Union Free School District | PK–06 | 451 | 1 mi |
| Old Mill Road School Elementary · North Merrick Union Free School District | KG–06 | 461 | 1 mi |
| Martin Avenue Elementary School Elementary · North Bellmore Union Free School District | KG–06 | 328 | 1 mi |
| John G Dinkelmeyer School Elementary · North Bellmore Union Free School District | KG–06 | 440 | 1.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Park Avenue School
What grades does Park Avenue School serve?
Park Avenue School reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in North Bellmore Union Free School District.
How many students attend Park Avenue School?
Park Avenue School reported 324 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 28th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 300 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Park Avenue School?
The calculated ratio is 13.2:1, based on 324 students and 24.61 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 Park Avenue School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Park Avenue School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on North Bellmore Union Free School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Park Avenue School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
16.7% 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 Park Avenue School in?
Park Avenue School is part of North Bellmore Union Free School District, based in Bellmore, NY, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Park Avenue School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Newbridge Road School (0.5 mi), Camp Avenue School (0.5 mi), Chatterton School (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.