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Brookside Elementary School

Summary:

Brookside Elementary School is a public elementary school in Baldwin, New York, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Baldwin Union Free School District. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Math proficiency across grades 3-5, making it a standout in the region.

Brookside Elementary's academic excellence is particularly noteworthy for its African American and low socioeconomic status student populations, which rank among the top schools in New York. However, the school may want to investigate a potential gender gap, as its rankings for male students have been lower than for female students. Despite maintaining a strong 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past 5 years, Brookside's statewide ranking has fluctuated, suggesting the school faces some challenges in maintaining its top-tier status compared to other high-performing schools in the area, such as William S Covert School in the Rockville Centre Union Free School District.

Overall, Brookside Elementary School is a standout institution that delivers consistently strong academic outcomes, particularly for its underserved student populations. While the school's ranking fluctuations and gender gap in achievement warrant further investigation, Brookside's proven track record of excellence makes it a compelling choice for families in the Baldwin area.


Detail:

Public K-5

 940 Stanton Ave
       Baldwin, NY  11510-4798

(516) 434-6300

District: Baldwin Union Free School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
824th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,540 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  244

Racial breakdown:

African American:
59.8%
Hispanic:
25.8%
White:
5.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Brookside Elementary School ranks better than 66.3% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 3rd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Baldwin Union Free School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.95. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Brookside Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Baldwin Union Free School District. Racial makeup is: African American (59.8%), Hispanic (25.8%), two or more races (5.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brookside Elementary School is 11.7. 3 elementary schools in the Baldwin Union Free School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brookside Elementary School is $17,540, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Baldwin Union Free School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Brookside Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Brookside Elementary School 824th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Brookside Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Baldwin Union Free School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Baldwin Union Free School District 342nd of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Brookside Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Brookside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 81.03 290th 2206 86.9%
2007 86.13 88th 2219 96.0%
2008 88.56 6th 2227 99.7%
2009 86.83 7th 2257 99.7%
2010 89.51 55th 2263 97.6%
2011 93.15 25th 2286 98.9%
2012 86.62 182nd 2320 92.2%
2013 68.05 661st 2325 71.6%
2014 55.54 1011th 2345 56.9%
2015 47.88 1213th 2352 48.4%
2016 82.73 324th 2366 86.3%
2017 70.46 651st 2386 72.7%
2018 73.22 566th 2395 76.4%
2019 75.86 523rd 2413 78.3%
2021 86.89 199th 2201 91.0%
2022 69.76 673rd 2434 72.4%
2023 73.98 588th 2439 75.9%
2024 62.95 824th 2445 66.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Brookside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.44 1025th 2045 49.9%
2019 78.85 314th 2032 84.5%
2021 84.01 152nd 1678 90.9%
2022 61.75 642nd 2099 69.4%
2023 72.65 421st 2041 79.4%
2024 54.14 792nd 2078 61.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Brookside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.82 925th 2338 60.4%
2019 75.02 512th 2357 78.3%
2021 79.58 309th 1955 84.2%
2022 70.30 639th 2401 73.4%
2023 83.59 349th 2403 85.5%
2024 67.59 682nd 2413 71.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Brookside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.33 821st 2340 64.9%
2019 74.27 521st 2358 77.9%
2021 86.21 165th 1961 91.6%
2022 66.13 741st 2400 69.1%
2023 63.33 823rd 2400 65.7%
2024 57.41 955th 2411 60.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Brookside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 80.60 127th 891 85.7%
2021 94.69 19th 427 95.6%
2022 88.93 70th 936 92.5%
2023 83.80 99th 857 88.4%
2024 75.83 156th 927 83.2%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: NY State Education Department

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Reviews:
by a parent
Sunday, October 30, 2016

Open Quote I highly recommend this school they are great Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, September 18, 2011

Open Quote Excellent school. Top rate education. Great, caring principal. Wonderful teachers. Strong parental involvement. Brookside Brings Out the Best! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Brookside Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 196 98 18 11 0 n/a n/a 0 323
1990 188 85 12 21 0 n/a n/a 0 306
1991 171 93 11 13 0 n/a n/a 0 288
1992 178 97 11 18 0 n/a n/a 0 304
1993 171 104 8 17 1 n/a n/a 0 301
1994 173 111 9 14 0 n/a n/a 0 307
1995 149 130 10 29 0 n/a n/a 0 318
1996 149 130 10 29 0 n/a n/a 0 318
1997 125 146 11 22 0 n/a n/a 0 304
1998 102 154 9 17 0 n/a n/a 0 282
1999 85 169 10 23 0 n/a n/a 0 287
2000 62 173 11 30 0 n/a n/a 0 276
2001 36 158 4 25 3 n/a n/a 0 226
2002 20 177 7 28 1 n/a n/a 0 233
2003 20 177 7 28 1 n/a n/a 0 233
2004 20 177 7 22 0 n/a n/a 0 226
2005 16 175 10 28 0 n/a n/a 0 229
2006 20 174 7 30 0 n/a n/a 0 231
2007 14 167 9 28 0 n/a n/a 2 220
2008 15 157 6 26 0 n/a n/a 13 217
2009 16 167 9 25 0 n/a n/a 8 225
2010 15 152 11 46 0 n/a n/a 9 233
2011 12 139 9 38 0 0 11 0 209
2012 15 125 5 51 0 3 9 0 208
2013 16 195 7 76 0 4 10 0 308
2014 18 192 10 69 0 0 10 0 299
2015 18 172 7 72 0 0 9 0 278
2016 14 197 9 78 1 0 15 0 314
2017 10 178 5 73 1 3 15 0 285
2018 7 154 6 75 1 2 17 0 262
2019 6 147 11 71 1 0 18 0 254
2020 7 141 9 66 1 0 16 0 240
2021 9 141 10 69 1 0 18 0 248
2022 12 138 10 56 0 0 17 0 233
2023 13 146 9 63 0 0 13 0 244

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Brookside Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 323 16.0 20.1 n/a
1990 306 16.8 18.2 n/a
1991 288 17.0 16.9 n/a
1992 304 16.0 19.0 n/a
1993 301 13.0 23.2 n/a
1994 307 13.0 23.6 0
1995 318 15.0 21.2 0
1996 318 15.0 21.2 0
1997 304 15.0 20.3 2
1998 282 14.0 20.1 0
1999 287 14.0 20.5 0
2000 276 14.0 19.7 0
2001 226 11.0 20.5 0
2002 233 13.0 17.9 0
2003 233 13.0 17.9 0
2004 226 n/a n/a n/a
2005 229 15.0 15.3 0
2006 231 15.0 15.4 0
2007 220 14.0 15.7 0
2008 217 13.4 16.2 0
2009 225 15.0 15.0 n/a
2010 233 14.0 16.6 0
2011 209 16.3 12.7 0
2012 208 14.0 14.8 2.4
2013 308 18.0 17.1 3.6
2014 299 19.0 15.7 4
2015 278 18.0 15.4 29.9
2016 314 19.0 16.5 20.4
2017 285 17.9 15.9 25.6
2018 262 18.0 14.5 27.9
2019 254 17.0 14.9 35.8
2020 240 25.0 9.6 33.8
2021 248 22.8 10.8 31.9
2022 233 17.9 12.9 35.6
2023 244 20.6 11.7 41

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Brookside Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 323 16.0 20.1 n/a
1990 306 16.8 18.2 n/a
1991 288 17.0 16.9 n/a
1992 304 16.0 19.0 n/a
1993 301 13.0 23.2 n/a
1994 307 13.0 23.6 0
1995 318 15.0 21.2 0
1996 318 15.0 21.2 0
1997 304 15.0 20.3 2
1998 282 14.0 20.1 0
1999 287 14.0 20.5 0
2000 276 14.0 19.7 0
2001 226 11.0 20.5 0
2002 233 13.0 17.9 0
2003 233 13.0 17.9 0
2004 226 n/a n/a n/a
2005 229 15.0 15.3 0
2006 231 15.0 15.4 0
2007 220 14.0 15.7 0
2008 217 13.4 16.2 0
2009 225 15.0 15.0 n/a
2010 233 14.0 16.6 0
2011 209 16.3 12.7 0
2012 208 14.0 14.8 2.4
2013 308 18.0 17.1 3.6
2014 299 19.0 15.7 4
2015 278 18.0 15.4 29.9
2016 314 19.0 16.5 20.4
2017 285 17.9 15.9 25.6
2018 262 18.0 14.5 27.9
2019 254 17.0 14.9 35.8
2020 240 25.0 9.6 33.8
2021 248 22.8 10.8 31.9
2022 233 17.9 12.9 35.6
2023 244 20.6 11.7 41

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Brookside Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
2013100.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201499.7%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.7%100.0%
201599.3%0.4%0.0%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.3%99.3%99.6%
201690.2%0.3%1.0%96.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%93.5%96.7%97.4%
201799.3%0.4%0.0%99.7%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.7%99.3%
201898.9%0.4%0.0%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%98.9%99.6%99.3%
201999.6%0.0%0.0%100.0%99.6%99.6%99.6%100.0%100.0%99.6%
2020100.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Brookside Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $794 (4.6%) $16,352 (95.4%) $17,146
2020 $22 (0.1%) $17,157 (99.9%) $17,179
2021 $305 (1.7%) $17,329 (98.3%) $17,634
2022 $706 (4.1%) $16,603 (95.9%) $17,309
2023 $602 (3.4%) $16,938 (96.6%) $17,540

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Brookside Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 523rd of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 588th of 2439 Elementary schools
 2.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Brookside Elementary School)8673.3
 12.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Baldwin Union Free School District)6555.9
 9.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Brookside Elementary School)10087.5
 12.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Baldwin Union Free School District)7770.8
 6.2%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Brookside Elementary School)7462.5
 11.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Baldwin Union Free School District)5656.3
 0.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Brookside Elementary School)6857.6
 10.4%
   4th Grade Math (Baldwin Union Free School District)6059.9
 0.1%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Brookside Elementary School)2660
 34%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Baldwin Union Free School District)4554.2
 9.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Brookside Elementary School)5448.5
 5.5%
   5th Grade Math (Baldwin Union Free School District)5663.2
 7.2%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students254244
 3.9%
African American147146
 0.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian119
 18.2%
Hispanic7163
 11.3%
Pacific Islander00
White613
 116.7%
Two or More Races1813
 27.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.8%41%
 5.2%

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Brookside Elementary School ranks 824th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 244 students attended Brookside Elementary School.

Students at Brookside Elementary School are 60% African American, 26% Hispanic, 5% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian.


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