Norwood Avenue School serves 321 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 69%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 321 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74%
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Norwood Avenue School's student population of 321 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
321 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
The diversity score of Norwood Avenue School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)70-74%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)75-79%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
34%
29%
Black
3%
16%
White
58%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 69% NY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% NY state average).
How many students attend Norwood Avenue School?
321 students attend Norwood Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Norwood Avenue School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Norwood Avenue School?
Norwood Avenue School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Norwood Avenue School offer ?
Norwood Avenue School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Norwood Avenue School part of?
Norwood Avenue School is part of Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District.
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