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Grand Avenue Elementary School

Summary:

Grand Avenue Elementary School is a public elementary school in North Baldwin, New York, serving 532 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Uniondale Union Free School District.

Grand Avenue Elementary School is a relatively high-performing school within its district, consistently ranking in the top half of New York elementary schools. The school's math proficiency rates are particularly strong, exceeding the district and state averages. However, the school's English Language Arts (ELA) performance is more mixed, with 5th grade proficiency rates below the district and state levels. Notably, the school excels in supporting certain student subgroups, such as African American students and English Language Learners, often ranking in the top quartile or top fifth of New York elementary schools for these groups. In contrast, the school's performance for students with special education needs is relatively low.

When compared to nearby schools, Grand Avenue Elementary School generally outperforms other schools in the Uniondale district, but lags behind schools in the neighboring Rockville Centre Union Free School District, which have significantly higher proficiency rates and statewide rankings. The school's diverse student population and high proportion of students from low-income backgrounds may contribute to these academic gaps, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and additional resources to support all students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 711 School Dr
       North Baldwin, NY  11510-1196

(516) 918-2101

District: Uniondale Union Free School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1043rd of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,882 Help


Students who attend Grand Avenue Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Lawrence Road Middle School
High:    Uniondale High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.9 Help
Number of students:  298

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
50.0%
African American:
46.0%
Two or more races:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Grand Avenue Elementary School ranks better than 57.3% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 2nd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Uniondale Union Free School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.44. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Grand Avenue Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Uniondale Union Free School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (50%), African American (46%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Grand Avenue Elementary School is 9.9, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Uniondale Union Free School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Grand Avenue Elementary School is $16,882, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Uniondale Union Free School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Grand Avenue Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Grand Avenue Elementary School 1043rd of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Grand Avenue Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Uniondale Union Free School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Uniondale Union Free School District 684th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Grand Avenue Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Grand Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 64.29 961st 2206 56.4%
2007 56.97 1163rd 2219 47.6%
2008 44.66 1484th 2227 33.4%
2009 46.75 1487th 2257 34.1%
2010 41.96 1487th 2263 34.3%
2011 51.33 1241st 2286 45.7%
2012 50.42 1309th 2320 43.6%
2013 51.91 1051st 2325 54.8%
2014 38.60 1490th 2345 36.5%
2015 44.64 1318th 2352 44.0%
2016 50.80 1173rd 2366 50.4%
2017 65.08 790th 2386 66.9%
2018 57.96 996th 2395 58.4%
2019 62.82 832nd 2413 65.5%
2021 44.98 1218th 2201 44.7%
2022 63.49 832nd 2434 65.8%
2023 52.26 1102nd 2439 54.8%
2024 54.44 1043rd 2445 57.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Grand Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.72 270th 938 71.2%
2019 86.60 35th 860 95.9%
2022 79.65 109th 1027 89.4%
2023 43.33 493rd 1001 50.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Grand Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.26 1256th 2016 37.7%
2024 17.04 2062nd 2110 2.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Grand Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.25 587th 2045 71.3%
2019 74.55 382nd 2032 81.2%
2022 69.65 464th 2099 77.9%
2023 54.99 773rd 2041 62.1%
2024 57.71 702nd 2078 66.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Grand Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.99 884th 2338 62.2%
2019 69.06 674th 2357 71.4%
2021 53.76 888th 1955 54.6%
2022 60.96 865th 2401 64.0%
2023 58.35 947th 2403 60.6%
2024 52.03 1096th 2413 54.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Grand Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.94 1112th 2340 52.5%
2019 51.39 1104th 2358 53.2%
2021 33.26 1384th 1961 29.4%
2022 63.98 797th 2400 66.8%
2023 45.93 1256th 2400 47.7%
2024 58.31 933rd 2411 61.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Grand Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.24 195th 948 79.4%
2019 76.90 161st 891 81.9%
2021 71.15 82nd 427 80.8%
2022 76.01 177th 936 81.1%
2024 73.36 181st 927 80.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Grand Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.36 183rd 1392 86.9%
2019 69.63 291st 1315 77.9%
2021 51.00 376th 818 54.0%
2022 72.09 301st 1503 80.0%
2023 58.88 480th 1429 66.4%
2024 59.77 482nd 1531 68.5%
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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 Grand Avenue Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 9 227 4 14 0 n/a n/a 0 254
1990 7 222 8 52 0 n/a n/a 0 289
1991 10 237 5 34 0 n/a n/a 0 286
1992 11 230 4 30 0 n/a n/a 0 275
1993 4 254 4 23 1 n/a n/a 0 286
1994 2 261 5 21 0 n/a n/a 0 289
1995 7 278 7 32 0 n/a n/a 0 324
1996 7 278 7 32 0 n/a n/a 0 324
1997 8 282 7 27 0 n/a n/a 0 324
1998 6 280 2 24 0 n/a n/a 0 312
1999 7 284 2 33 1 n/a n/a 0 327
2000 7 283 4 40 1 n/a n/a 0 335
2001 6 242 2 44 0 n/a n/a 0 294
2002 4 234 2 69 1 n/a n/a 0 310
2003 4 234 2 69 1 n/a n/a 0 310
2004 4 253 2 66 0 n/a n/a 0 325
2005 5 250 0 63 3 n/a n/a 0 321
2006 6 240 2 79 0 n/a n/a 0 327
2007 0 236 1 94 0 n/a n/a 0 331
2008 2 220 2 103 2 n/a n/a 1 330
2009 3 207 1 115 2 n/a n/a 4 332
2010 2 191 1 109 2 n/a n/a 3 308
2011 19 154 4 106 5 0 6 0 294
2012 2 162 3 125 2 0 0 0 294
2013 1 150 3 123 2 1 0 0 280
2014 1 165 4 138 2 0 1 0 311
2015 5 162 4 137 1 0 2 0 311
2016 7 164 3 142 0 0 0 0 316
2017 7 165 1 138 0 0 1 0 312
2018 6 161 1 144 0 0 1 0 313
2019 7 154 0 139 0 1 2 0 303
2020 8 163 2 145 0 0 4 0 322
2021 5 159 5 145 0 0 3 0 317
2022 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023 5 210 9 303 0 0 5 0 532
2024 0 137 4 149 1 0 7 0 298

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 Grand Avenue Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 254 26.7 9.5 n/a
1990 289 30.4 9.5 n/a
1991 286 30.1 9.5 n/a
1992 275 24.4 11.2 n/a
1993 286 17.0 16.8 n/a
1994 289 18.0 16.1 27.7
1995 324 23.0 14.1 35.8
1996 324 23.0 14.1 35.8
1997 324 21.0 15.4 40.1
1998 312 24.0 13.0 32.7
1999 327 24.1 13.6 30.6
2000 335 21.0 16.0 44.5
2001 294 23.0 12.8 43.9
2002 310 24.0 12.9 35.5
2003 310 24.0 12.9 35.5
2004 325 n/a n/a n/a
2005 321 29.3 11.0 57.9
2006 327 28.0 11.7 61.2
2007 331 32.0 10.3 65.6
2008 330 33.0 10.0 69
2009 332 31.0 10.7 64
2010 308 35.0 8.8 50.2
2011 294 30.9 9.4 40.5
2012 294 33.0 8.9 51
2013 280 32.0 8.7 68.2
2014 311 33.0 9.4 61.4
2015 311 30.0 10.3 71.7
2016 316 33.0 9.5 75
2017 312 24.0 12.9 67.3
2018 313 28.0 11.1 64.5
2019 303 30.0 10.1 62.4
2020 322 34.0 9.4 47.8
2021 317 27.1 11.6 51.4
2022 0 28.5 0.0 n/a
2023 532 34.9 15.2 56.6
2024 298 30.0 9.9 56.7

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 Grand Avenue Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 254 26.7 9.5 n/a
1990 289 30.4 9.5 n/a
1991 286 30.1 9.5 n/a
1992 275 24.4 11.2 n/a
1993 286 17.0 16.8 n/a
1994 289 18.0 16.1 27.7
1995 324 23.0 14.1 35.8
1996 324 23.0 14.1 35.8
1997 324 21.0 15.4 40.1
1998 312 24.0 13.0 32.7
1999 327 24.1 13.6 30.6
2000 335 21.0 16.0 44.5
2001 294 23.0 12.8 43.9
2002 310 24.0 12.9 35.5
2003 310 24.0 12.9 35.5
2004 325 n/a n/a n/a
2005 321 29.3 11.0 57.9
2006 327 28.0 11.7 61.2
2007 331 32.0 10.3 65.6
2008 330 33.0 10.0 69
2009 332 31.0 10.7 64
2010 308 35.0 8.8 50.2
2011 294 30.9 9.4 40.5
2012 294 33.0 8.9 51
2013 280 32.0 8.7 68.2
2014 311 33.0 9.4 61.4
2015 311 30.0 10.3 71.7
2016 316 33.0 9.5 75
2017 312 24.0 12.9 67.3
2018 313 28.0 11.1 64.5
2019 303 30.0 10.1 62.4
2020 322 34.0 9.4 47.8
2021 317 27.1 11.6 51.4
2022 0 28.5 0.0 n/a
2023 532 34.9 15.2 56.6
2024 298 30.0 9.9 56.7

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

Grand Avenue Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.7%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.7%100.0%
201499.7%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.7%100.0%
201599.4%0.3%0.0%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.4%99.4%99.7%
201699.7%0.3%0.0%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%
201797.7%0.7%0.0%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%98.4%99.4%98.7%
201899.1%0.6%0.0%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.1%99.4%99.4%
201999.0%0.0%0.0%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.0%
202098.4%0.0%98.8%100.0%100.0%100.0%98.8%99.7%99.7%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,098 (9.9%) $19,109 (90.1%) $21,207
2020 $1,053 (7.7%) $12,683 (92.3%) $13,736
2021 $824 (3.4%) $23,530 (96.6%) $24,355
2022 $1,080 (4.9%) $21,158 (95.1%) $22,238
2023 $2,508 (14.9%) $14,374 (85.1%) $16,882

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Grand Avenue Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 832nd of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 1102nd of 2439 Elementary schools
 10.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Grand Avenue Elementary School)6636.8
 29.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Uniondale Union Free School District)5442.9
 11.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Grand Avenue Elementary School)6863.2
 4.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Uniondale Union Free School District)6063.3
 3.3%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Avenue Elementary School)4038.2
 1.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Uniondale Union Free School District)4935.2
 13.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Grand Avenue Elementary School)6158.8
 2.2%
   4th Grade Math (Uniondale Union Free School District)4442.9
 1.1%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Avenue Elementary School)4243.3
 1.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Uniondale Union Free School District)4239
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Grand Avenue Elementary School)5065.4
 15.4%
   5th Grade Math (Uniondale Union Free School District)4653.1
 7.1%
   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 Students303532
 75.6%
African American154210
 36.4%
American Indian00
Asian09
Hispanic139303
 118%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White75
 28.6%
Two or More Races25
 150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.4%56.6%
 5.8%

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Students who attend Grand Avenue Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lawrence Road Middle School
High : Uniondale High School

Students at Grand Avenue Elementary School are 50% Hispanic, 46% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 298 students attended Grand Avenue Elementary School.

Grand Avenue Elementary School ranks 1043rd of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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