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Gotham Avenue School

Summary:

Gotham Avenue School is an elementary school in Elmont, New York, serving 534 students in grades PK-6. This school consistently outperforms the Elmont Union Free School District and the state of New York in academic proficiency, particularly among African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students.

Gotham Avenue School's strong performance is evident across several key metrics. In the 2023-2024 school year, 65.96% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 61.67% for the district and 42.6% for the state. The school also ranks in the top 20% of New York elementary schools for African American students and the top 15% for Hispanic students in ELA proficiency. Additionally, Gotham Avenue School's support for English Language Learners is exceptional, ranking in the top 18% of New York elementary schools for ELL student performance in 2020-2021.

Gotham Avenue School's success can be attributed to its relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $15,269 to $18,464 over the past few years, as well as its low student-teacher ratio, which has ranged from 9.8 to 10.8. The school has also shown consistent improvement, moving from the bottom half of New York elementary schools in 2013-2014 to the top 25% in 2023-2024. While the school's performance for special education students could be an area for improvement, Gotham Avenue School remains a standout institution within the Elmont Union Free School District and the broader New York education landscape.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 181 Gotham Ave
       Elmont, NY  11003-2199

(516) 326-5540

District: Elmont Union Free School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
624th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,464 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.7 Help
Number of students:  511

Racial breakdown:

African American:
49.3%
Hispanic:
30.3%
Asian:
14.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Gotham Avenue School ranks better than 74.5% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 4th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Elmont Union Free School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.57. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Gotham Avenue School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (49.3%), Hispanic (30.3%), Asian (14.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gotham Avenue School is 9.7, which is the 2nd best among 6 elementary schools in the Elmont Union Free School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gotham Avenue School is $18,464, which is the 3rd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Elmont Union Free School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gotham Avenue School:

SchoolDigger ranks Gotham Avenue School 624th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Gotham Avenue School in the ranking list.)

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Elmont Union Free School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Elmont Union Free School District 192nd of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gotham Avenue School

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Rank History for all students at Gotham Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 59.31 1102nd 2206 50.0%
2007 68.72 790th 2219 64.4%
2008 57.79 1162nd 2227 47.8%
2009 49.60 1406th 2257 37.7%
2010 34.74 1651st 2263 27.0%
2011 47.00 1362nd 2286 40.4%
2012 55.80 1154th 2320 50.3%
2013 53.50 1022nd 2325 56.0%
2014 56.41 990th 2345 57.8%
2015 55.90 1010th 2352 57.1%
2016 61.22 872nd 2366 63.1%
2017 61.04 893rd 2386 62.6%
2018 62.05 892nd 2395 62.8%
2019 55.60 1022nd 2413 57.6%
2021 60.75 837th 2201 62.0%
2022 63.55 826th 2434 66.1%
2023 67.77 730th 2439 70.1%
2024 70.57 624th 2445 74.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Gotham Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.49 595th 938 36.6%
2019 36.97 518th 860 39.8%
2021 72.00 80th 454 82.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Gotham Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.67 352nd 1941 81.9%
2019 25.18 1576th 1859 15.2%
2021 38.46 610th 1044 41.6%
2022 42.38 1021st 2031 49.7%
2023 56.12 623rd 2016 69.1%
2024 43.11 1036th 2110 50.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gotham Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.83 490th 2045 76.0%
2019 63.25 585th 2032 71.2%
2021 68.50 396th 1678 76.4%
2022 62.34 623rd 2099 70.3%
2023 70.37 459th 2041 77.5%
2024 73.59 393rd 2078 81.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Gotham Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.26 910th 2338 61.1%
2019 57.98 945th 2357 59.9%
2021 52.53 910th 1955 53.5%
2022 64.61 781st 2401 67.5%
2023 61.70 847th 2403 64.8%
2024 67.09 694th 2413 71.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Gotham Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.90 879th 2340 62.4%
2019 51.55 1098th 2358 53.4%
2021 62.75 693rd 1961 64.7%
2022 59.82 900th 2400 62.5%
2023 71.08 613th 2400 74.5%
2024 71.07 587th 2411 75.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Gotham Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.06 158th 948 83.3%
2019 75.18 172nd 891 80.7%
2021 85.71 45th 427 89.5%
2022 83.03 109th 936 88.4%
2023 79.95 126th 857 85.3%
2024 73.38 180th 927 80.6%
See the entire list of Best New York Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Gotham Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.11 357th 1392 74.4%
2019 55.00 507th 1315 61.4%
2021 64.15 235th 818 71.3%
2022 63.96 449th 1503 70.1%
2023 63.06 426th 1429 70.2%
2024 78.68 237th 1531 84.5%
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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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Enrollment information for Gotham Avenue School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 205 81 87 80 0 n/a n/a 0 453
1990 188 90 88 107 0 n/a n/a 0 473
1991 139 149 115 132 1 n/a n/a 0 536
1992 133 199 118 128 0 n/a n/a 0 578
1993 117 237 119 119 0 n/a n/a 0 592
1994 111 279 123 123 0 n/a n/a 0 636
1995 69 343 117 119 1 n/a n/a 0 649
1996 69 343 117 119 1 n/a n/a 0 649
1997 50 401 110 136 1 n/a n/a 0 698
1998 52 439 100 130 0 n/a n/a 0 721
1999 50 436 93 153 0 n/a n/a 0 732
2000 36 467 97 136 2 n/a n/a 0 738
2001 26 504 101 155 0 n/a n/a 0 786
2002 21 475 109 207 2 n/a n/a 0 814
2003 21 475 109 207 2 n/a n/a 0 814
2004 25 431 124 194 0 n/a n/a 0 774
2005 32 449 116 191 0 n/a n/a 0 788
2006 19 416 117 194 0 n/a n/a 0 746
2007 16 382 84 148 0 n/a n/a 56 686
2008 9 419 76 177 4 n/a n/a 0 685
2009 9 399 70 178 1 n/a n/a 4 661
2010 13 395 59 182 1 n/a n/a 2 652
2011 12 389 66 171 1 0 4 0 643
2012 14 371 53 169 0 10 4 0 621
2013 10 347 62 181 0 6 4 0 610
2014 11 349 66 184 1 0 6 0 617
2015 11 343 65 187 0 0 7 0 613
2016 11 318 63 183 0 0 9 0 584
2017 12 319 60 164 0 6 8 0 569
2018 13 323 66 172 0 4 11 0 589
2019 10 294 73 175 1 4 9 0 566
2020 7 300 82 184 2 3 11 0 589
2021 5 270 71 161 3 4 11 0 525
2022 4 258 66 164 4 5 11 0 512
2023 6 267 70 167 5 7 12 0 534
2024 7 252 74 155 4 7 12 0 511

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 Gotham Avenue School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 453 29.4 15.4 n/a
1990 473 33.0 14.3 n/a
1991 536 29.6 18.1 n/a
1992 578 32.7 17.6 n/a
1993 592 35.0 16.9 n/a
1994 636 36.0 17.7 24.1
1995 649 37.1 17.5 23.3
1996 649 37.1 17.5 23.3
1997 698 39.1 17.9 32.2
1998 721 40.2 17.9 20.7
1999 732 41.1 17.8 14.8
2000 738 44.1 16.7 20.1
2001 786 46.0 17.1 30.9
2002 814 52.0 15.7 49.1
2003 814 52.0 15.7 49.1
2004 774 n/a n/a n/a
2005 788 50.4 15.6 50.4
2006 746 48.0 15.5 50
2007 686 51.0 13.5 52.2
2008 685 48.0 14.3 50.7
2009 661 46.0 14.4 58
2010 652 47.0 13.8 63.8
2011 643 51.2 12.5 57.9
2012 621 52.0 11.9 57.5
2013 610 50.0 12.2 62.8
2014 617 51.0 12.0 53
2015 613 45.0 13.6 66.6
2016 584 45.0 12.9 65.8
2017 569 47.0 12.0 65
2018 589 48.0 12.2 63.3
2019 566 45.0 12.5 62.9
2020 589 51.0 11.5 62
2021 525 50.2 10.4 54.7
2022 512 47.1 10.8 50.4
2023 534 54.1 9.8 55.6
2024 511 52.4 9.7 61.8

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 Gotham Avenue School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 453 29.4 15.4 n/a
1990 473 33.0 14.3 n/a
1991 536 29.6 18.1 n/a
1992 578 32.7 17.6 n/a
1993 592 35.0 16.9 n/a
1994 636 36.0 17.7 24.1
1995 649 37.1 17.5 23.3
1996 649 37.1 17.5 23.3
1997 698 39.1 17.9 32.2
1998 721 40.2 17.9 20.7
1999 732 41.1 17.8 14.8
2000 738 44.1 16.7 20.1
2001 786 46.0 17.1 30.9
2002 814 52.0 15.7 49.1
2003 814 52.0 15.7 49.1
2004 774 n/a n/a n/a
2005 788 50.4 15.6 50.4
2006 746 48.0 15.5 50
2007 686 51.0 13.5 52.2
2008 685 48.0 14.3 50.7
2009 661 46.0 14.4 58
2010 652 47.0 13.8 63.8
2011 643 51.2 12.5 57.9
2012 621 52.0 11.9 57.5
2013 610 50.0 12.2 62.8
2014 617 51.0 12.0 53
2015 613 45.0 13.6 66.6
2016 584 45.0 12.9 65.8
2017 569 47.0 12.0 65
2018 589 48.0 12.2 63.3
2019 566 45.0 12.5 62.9
2020 589 51.0 11.5 62
2021 525 50.2 10.4 54.7
2022 512 47.1 10.8 50.4
2023 534 54.1 9.8 55.6
2024 511 52.4 9.7 61.8

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

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.8%0.0%0.0%100.0%99.8%99.8%99.8%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201499.8%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.8%100.0%
201598.6%0.0%0.0%99.8%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.6%99.5%100.0%
201698.4%0.0%0.2%99.3%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.5%99.6%99.5%
201797.5%0.0%0.2%99.6%99.8%99.8%99.8%100.0%98.9%99.6%
201897.9%0.0%0.0%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.8%99.8%99.3%
201997.7%0.0%0.0%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%99.4%99.0%
202097.5%0.0%98.9%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.1%99.8%99.5%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Gotham Avenue School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $597 (3.8%) $15,185 (96.2%) $15,782
2020 $485 (3.2%) $14,784 (96.8%) $15,269
2021 $831 (5.0%) $15,859 (95.0%) $16,690
2022 $852 (4.8%) $16,978 (95.2%) $17,829
2023 $1,204 (6.5%) $17,260 (93.5%) $18,464

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Gotham Avenue 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 1022nd of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 730th of 2439 Elementary schools
 12.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gotham Avenue School)6245.5
 16.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Elmont Union Free School District)6854.6
 13.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Gotham Avenue School)5150.8
 0.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Elmont Union Free School District)6661.5
 4.5%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Gotham Avenue School)5364.1
 11.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Elmont Union Free School District)5359.9
 6.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Gotham Avenue School)5476.3
 22.3%
   4th Grade Math (Elmont Union Free School District)5670.3
 14.3%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Gotham Avenue School)3849
 11%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Elmont Union Free School District)4454.7
 10.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Gotham Avenue School)3863.6
 25.6%
   5th Grade Math (Elmont Union Free School District)5565
 10%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Gotham Avenue School)5253.3
 1.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Elmont Union Free School District)6154.5
 6.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (Gotham Avenue School)5671.6
 15.6%
   6th Grade Math (Elmont Union Free School District)6670.7
 4.7%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students566534
 5.7%
African American294267
 9.2%
American Indian15
 400%
Asian7370
 4.1%
Hispanic175167
 4.6%
Pacific Islander47
 75%
White106
 40%
Two or More Races912
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.9%55.6%
 7.3%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 511 students attended Gotham Avenue School.

Students at Gotham Avenue School are 49% African American, 30% Hispanic, 14% Asian, 2% Two or more races, 1% White, 1% Pacific Islander.

Gotham Avenue School ranks 624th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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