Shaw Avenue School in Valley Stream, NY

At a glance

Reported students

740

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

58.1

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

12.7:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–06

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

New York elementary enrollment

91st percentile

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

District median enrollment

385

Shaw Avenue School: 740 reported students.

State peer staffing position

67th percentile

12.7:1 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: 700
Teachers (FTE): 58
Student–teacher ratio: 12.1:1

What the reported data says about Shaw Avenue School

Shaw Avenue School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Valley Stream. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Valley Stream 30 Union Free School District. NCES reports 740 students for 2024–25.

Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 91st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.7:1, 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 Asian (31.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (29.7%). English learners represent 9.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Shaw Avenue School

1How do the reported 12.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 58.1 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 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 9.1%
Students with disabilities: 10.4%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 56.2%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 2
Social workers (FTE): 0

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

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White6.5%
Hispanic29.7%
Black29.6%
Asian31.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
Multiracial1.8%

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.

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

Clearstream Avenue School

Elementary · Grades PK–06

385 reported students

Forest Road School

Elementary · Grades PK–06

332 reported students

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Public schools near Shaw 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
Clearstream Avenue School Elementary · Valley Stream 30 Union Free School District	PK–06	385	0.3 mi
Alden Terrace School Elementary · Elmont Union Free School District	PK–06	405	0.7 mi
PS 38 Rosedale Elementary · New York City Geographic District #29	KG–05	223	1 mi
Forest Road School Elementary · Valley Stream 30 Union Free School District	PK–06	332	1.1 mi
Howell Road School Elementary · Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District	PK–06	599	1.1 mi
Wheeler Avenue School Elementary · Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District	KG–06	608	1.1 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Shaw Avenue School

What grades does Shaw Avenue School serve?

Shaw Avenue School reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Valley Stream 30 Union Free School District.

How many students attend Shaw Avenue School?

Shaw Avenue School reported 740 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 91st percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 700 students.

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

The calculated ratio is 12.7:1, based on 740 students and 58.1 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 Shaw Avenue School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Shaw Avenue School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Valley Stream 30 Union Free School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

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

56.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Shaw Avenue School in?

Shaw Avenue School is part of Valley Stream 30 Union Free School District, based in Valley Stream, NY, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Shaw Avenue School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Clearstream Avenue School (0.3 mi), Alden Terrace School (0.7 mi), PS 38 Rosedale (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.