Very Good
#812 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 17% in state
Centre Avenue Elementary School
Elementary School · East Rockaway Union Free School District · East Rockaway, NY
An East Rockaway Union Free School District elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
55 CENTRE AVE, East Rockaway, NY 11518
- Math 66% proficient (2022)
- Reading 61% proficient (2022)
- 11:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Centre Avenue Elementary School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 14 points since 2019, reaching 64% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Centre Avenue Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 67Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated982/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$104,955
Median home value
$590,800
Median rent
$2,306/mo
College educated
44.3%
Homeownership
76.2%
Poverty rate
2.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11518; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K | 0.5 mi | 187 | Compare → |
| Marion Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 454 | Compare → |
| Riverside SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 139 | Compare → |
| Rhame Avenue Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 316 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
East Rockaway Union Free School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $34,321NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Centre Avenue Elementary School is listed in EAST ROCKAWAY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Centre Avenue Elementary School
Centre Avenue Elementary School is a public elementary school in East Rockaway, NY, part of East Rockaway Union Free School District, serving approximately 241 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #812 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about Centre Avenue Elementary School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Centre Avenue Elementary School
What grades does Centre Avenue Elementary School serve?
Centre Avenue Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Centre Avenue Elementary School?
Centre Avenue Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 241 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centre Avenue Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Centre Avenue Elementary School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Centre Avenue Elementary School rank in NY?
Centre Avenue Elementary School ranks #812 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Centre Avenue Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Centre Avenue Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Centre Avenue Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Centre Avenue Elementary School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Centre Avenue Elementary School a charter school?
No, Centre Avenue Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Centre Avenue Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Centre Avenue Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Centre Avenue Elementary School?
27.0% of students at Centre Avenue Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 241
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Nassau County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.0%
- Phone
- (516) 887-8300
- Area population (ZIP 11518)
- 10,390
- Area average commute
- 35 min
- Area median age
- 42
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 11518; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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