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Denton Avenue School

Summary:

Denton Avenue School is an exceptional elementary school located in New Hyde Park, New York, serving 634 students in grades K-5 and part of the Herricks Union Free School District, which is ranked 48th out of 865 school districts in the state.

Denton Avenue School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in New York, with a statewide ranking between 43rd and 136th out of over 2,400 schools over the past decade. Its students have demonstrated exceptional performance on state assessments, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the state averages in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. The school's mathematics proficiency rates are particularly noteworthy, with over 90% of students in grades 3-5 scoring proficient or better on state assessments in recent years, significantly outpacing the state and district averages. Denton Avenue School also stands out for its exceptional performance across different student subgroups, including English Language Learners, who rank 6th out of 1,001 New York elementary schools for the 2022-2023 school year.

When compared to other nearby elementary schools, such as Center Street School, which is also part of the Herricks Union Free School District, as well as schools in the Garden City Union Free School District and the New Hyde Park-Garden City Park Union Free School District, Denton Avenue School consistently outperforms these institutions, demonstrating its exceptional educational program and support systems for its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1050 Denton Ave
       New Hyde Park, NY  11040-2299

(516) 305-8400

District: Herricks Union Free School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
103rd of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,192 Help


Students who attend Denton Avenue School usually attend:

Middle:    Herricks Middle School
High:    Herricks High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  634

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
79.2%
White:
12.6%
Hispanic:
6.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15% Help


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Compare Details Denton Avenue School ranks better than 95.8% of elementary schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.51. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Asian (79.2%), White (12.6%), Hispanic (6.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 15% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Denton Avenue School is 13.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Denton Avenue School is $18,192.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Denton Avenue School:

SchoolDigger ranks Denton Avenue School 103rd of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Denton Avenue School in the ranking list.)

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Herricks Union Free School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Herricks Union Free School District 48th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Denton Avenue School

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Rank History for all students at Denton Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 84.77 140th 2206 93.7%
2007 86.58 73rd 2219 96.7%
2008 85.97 68th 2227 96.9%
2009 83.78 94th 2257 95.8%
2010 87.89 98th 2263 95.7%
2011 89.65 102nd 2286 95.5%
2012 89.33 102nd 2320 95.6%
2013 93.50 73rd 2325 96.9%
2014 92.36 98th 2345 95.8%
2015 92.01 98th 2352 95.8%
2016 91.66 103rd 2366 95.6%
2017 90.65 139th 2386 94.2%
2018 90.58 136th 2395 94.3%
2019 95.42 77th 2413 96.8%
2021 91.74 77th 2201 96.5%
2022 96.04 43rd 2434 98.2%
2023 95.88 68th 2439 97.2%
2024 94.51 103rd 2445 95.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Denton Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.36 312th 938 66.7%
2021 83.46 41st 454 91.0%
2023 99.03 6th 1001 99.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Denton Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.19 264th 1941 86.4%
2019 63.63 386th 1859 79.2%
2021 79.84 113th 1044 89.2%
2022 86.78 137th 2031 93.3%
2023 76.44 268th 2016 86.7%
2024 70.98 378th 2110 82.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Denton Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.25 127th 2045 93.8%
2019 93.85 85th 2032 95.8%
2021 85.97 131st 1678 92.2%
2022 96.87 40th 2099 98.1%
2023 97.27 42nd 2041 97.9%
2024 95.30 77th 2078 96.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Denton Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.97 121st 2338 94.8%
2019 93.72 89th 2357 96.2%
2021 91.83 53rd 1955 97.3%
2022 95.73 37th 2401 98.5%
2023 94.68 78th 2403 96.8%
2024 93.14 119th 2413 95.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Denton Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.02 151st 2340 93.5%
2019 94.86 78th 2358 96.7%
2021 88.61 113th 1961 94.2%
2022 94.90 51st 2400 97.9%
2023 95.28 64th 2400 97.3%
2024 94.00 92nd 2411 96.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Denton Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.88 124th 601 79.4%
2019 78.15 89th 548 83.8%
2021 74.64 88th 430 79.5%
2022 82.83 73rd 671 89.1%
2023 78.57 103rd 605 83.0%
2024 76.19 143rd 662 78.4%
See the entire list of Best New York Elementary Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for White students at Denton Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.18 500th 1408 64.5%
2019 74.83 321st 1338 76.0%
2021 78.01 227th 1224 81.5%
2022 82.50 166th 1399 88.1%
2023 82.56 190th 1337 85.8%
2024 84.52 166th 1392 88.1%
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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:
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Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Open Quote Absolutely the most organized and well managed school. Most teachers are very caring and go above and beyond what a typical public school teacher does. They call, email, text for the benefit of your child. They are very professional. Teachers at Denton have patience and are extremely calm. They are well versed and well prepared in their areas of expertise. I would say this school is a great middle ground between competition and a personal care. Excellent! I am a very tough person to please. I have fought for things in this school and each time they have given me what benefited my child at that time. I would be so bold to say this school is a level in class and professionalism that cannot be matched. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Denton Avenue School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 391 0 131 14 0 n/a n/a 0 536
1990 355 0 150 10 0 n/a n/a 0 515
1991 373 0 141 12 0 n/a n/a 0 526
1992 397 0 160 15 0 n/a n/a 0 572
1993 410 0 172 13 0 n/a n/a 0 595
1994 382 0 181 10 0 n/a n/a 0 573
1995 342 0 175 3 0 n/a n/a 0 520
1996 342 0 175 3 0 n/a n/a 0 520
1997 328 0 180 7 0 n/a n/a 0 515
1998 326 0 169 11 0 n/a n/a 0 506
1999 296 0 200 14 0 n/a n/a 0 510
2000 298 0 208 18 0 n/a n/a 0 524
2001 292 0 226 26 0 n/a n/a 0 544
2002 258 8 225 28 0 n/a n/a 0 519
2003 258 8 225 28 0 n/a n/a 0 519
2004 253 5 218 22 0 n/a n/a 0 498
2005 251 5 248 23 0 n/a n/a 0 527
2006 242 3 277 26 0 n/a n/a 0 548
2007 224 0 268 27 0 n/a n/a 0 519
2008 206 0 282 25 0 n/a n/a 0 513
2009 192 0 298 31 0 n/a n/a 0 521
2010 182 1 297 38 1 n/a n/a 2 521
2011 188 1 328 38 1 0 6 0 562
2012 181 1 340 52 0 0 4 0 578
2013 178 3 366 45 0 1 5 0 598
2014 170 4 385 58 0 0 5 0 622
2015 159 3 390 49 0 0 9 0 610
2016 155 3 407 53 0 0 13 0 631
2017 151 3 420 50 1 2 12 0 639
2018 132 3 472 39 1 3 13 0 663
2019 114 5 458 37 0 3 13 0 630
2020 112 5 454 36 0 0 13 0 620
2021 91 3 480 39 0 0 9 0 622
2022 90 4 490 40 0 0 6 0 630
2023 80 6 502 43 0 0 3 0 634

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 Denton Avenue School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 536 27.9 19.2 n/a
1990 515 28.1 18.3 n/a
1991 526 29.9 17.5 n/a
1992 572 32.9 17.3 n/a
1993 595 33.2 17.9 n/a
1994 573 32.8 17.5 0.3
1995 520 35.1 14.8 0.2
1996 520 35.1 14.8 0.2
1997 515 34.6 14.9 1
1998 506 31.0 16.3 0.6
1999 510 34.2 14.9 0.4
2000 524 37.2 14.1 2.1
2001 544 43.5 12.5 2
2002 519 46.5 11.2 1.9
2003 519 46.5 11.2 1.9
2004 498 n/a n/a n/a
2005 527 46.1 11.4 1.3
2006 548 48.0 11.4 2.2
2007 519 50.2 10.3 2.1
2008 513 50.4 10.2 2.1
2009 521 48.9 10.7 3.1
2010 521 47.5 10.9 3.9
2011 562 53.6 10.4 3.6
2012 578 43.0 13.4 3.5
2013 598 46.0 12.9 4.2
2014 622 47.4 13.0 5
2015 610 45.0 13.5 5.7
2016 631 44.0 14.3 5.9
2017 639 47.4 13.4 5.6
2018 663 48.5 13.6 9.8
2019 630 42.5 14.8 10.3
2020 620 36.0 17.2 10.6
2021 622 55.4 11.2 12.9
2022 630 48.6 12.9 11.9
2023 634 47.0 13.4 15

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 Denton Avenue School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 536 27.9 19.2 n/a
1990 515 28.1 18.3 n/a
1991 526 29.9 17.5 n/a
1992 572 32.9 17.3 n/a
1993 595 33.2 17.9 n/a
1994 573 32.8 17.5 0.3
1995 520 35.1 14.8 0.2
1996 520 35.1 14.8 0.2
1997 515 34.6 14.9 1
1998 506 31.0 16.3 0.6
1999 510 34.2 14.9 0.4
2000 524 37.2 14.1 2.1
2001 544 43.5 12.5 2
2002 519 46.5 11.2 1.9
2003 519 46.5 11.2 1.9
2004 498 n/a n/a n/a
2005 527 46.1 11.4 1.3
2006 548 48.0 11.4 2.2
2007 519 50.2 10.3 2.1
2008 513 50.4 10.2 2.1
2009 521 48.9 10.7 3.1
2010 521 47.5 10.9 3.9
2011 562 53.6 10.4 3.6
2012 578 43.0 13.4 3.5
2013 598 46.0 12.9 4.2
2014 622 47.4 13.0 5
2015 610 45.0 13.5 5.7
2016 631 44.0 14.3 5.9
2017 639 47.4 13.4 5.6
2018 663 48.5 13.6 9.8
2019 630 42.5 14.8 10.3
2020 620 36.0 17.2 10.6
2021 622 55.4 11.2 12.9
2022 630 48.6 12.9 11.9
2023 634 47.0 13.4 15

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
201399.5%0.5%0.0%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%
201499.4%0.5%0.0%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.4%99.5%
201599.8%0.2%0.0%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%
201699.8%0.2%0.0%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%
201799.4%0.3%0.0%99.4%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.4%99.4%99.5%
201896.7%0.3%0.0%99.7%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.7%97.3%99.5%
201999.4%0.0%0.0%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.4%99.5%
202099.2%0.0%99.5%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.5%99.2%99.7%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $126 (0.7%) $16,820 (99.3%) $16,946
2020 $123 (0.7%) $16,636 (99.3%) $16,759
2021 $224 (1.2%) $17,933 (98.8%) $18,158
2022 $340 (1.9%) $17,662 (98.1%) $18,001
2023 $440 (2.4%) $17,752 (97.6%) $18,192

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Denton Avenue School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 77th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 68th of 2439 Elementary schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Denton Avenue School)9181.8
 9.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Herricks Union Free School District)8573.7
 11.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Denton Avenue School)9291.9
 0.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Herricks Union Free School District)8486.6
 2.6%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Denton Avenue School)8781.6
 5.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Herricks Union Free School District)8684.1
 1.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Denton Avenue School)8589.5
 4.5%
   4th Grade Math (Herricks Union Free School District)8688.7
 2.7%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Denton Avenue School)6685.6
 19.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Herricks Union Free School District)6981.5
 12.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Denton Avenue School)8289.4
 7.4%
   5th Grade Math (Herricks Union Free School District)8288.4
 6.4%
   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 Students630634
 0.6%
African American56
 20%
American Indian00
Asian458502
 9.6%
Hispanic3743
 16.2%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White11480
 29.8%
Two or More Races133
 76.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients10.3%15%
 4.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Denton Avenue School

Students at Denton Avenue School are 79% Asian, 13% White, 7% Hispanic.

Yes! Denton Avenue School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 103rd of 2445 New York elementary schools.

Students who attend Denton Avenue School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Herricks Middle School
High : Herricks High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 634 students attended Denton Avenue School.


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