Excellent
#139 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 3% in state
Denton Avenue School
Elementary School · HERRICKS UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
1050 DENTON AVE, New Hyde Park, NY 11040
Enrollment
611
Student-Teacher
14.2:1
Score
8.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
611
Student-Teacher
14.2:1
Score
8.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#139 of 4,742
In New Hyde Park
#2 of 7
public schools
In district
#4 of 5
HERRICKS UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Academic performance
9.2 / 10
Excellent
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Denton Avenue School
Elementary School in New Hyde Park · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Denton Avenue School
Denton Avenue School is a public elementary school in New Hyde Park, NY, part of HERRICKS UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. Denton Avenue School serves approximately 611 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Denton Avenue School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #139 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Denton Avenue School show 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 8.9 · Excellent
- District avg 9.0
- NY avg 5.9
Score Breakdown
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Denton Avenue School — Students at Denton Avenue School score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
18.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.8/10.
How Denton Avenue School Compares
See how Denton Avenue School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1050 DENTON AVE, New Hyde Park, NY 11040
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Denton Avenue School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. CENTER STREET SCHOOL (rated 9.1/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby Williston Park), with a very similar rating. Another option is MANOR OAKS WILLIAM BOWIE SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 0.5 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, BUCKLEY COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Roslyn), with a comparable rating. For more schools in New Hyde Park, see our New Hyde Park schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| MANOR OAKS WILLIAM BOWIE SCHOOL New Hyde Park | 0.5 mi | 8.0 |
| NEW HYDE PARK MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL New Hyde Park | 0.9 mi | 8.2 |
| NOTRE DAME SCHOOL New Hyde Park | 0.7 mi | 6.6 |
| GARDEN CITY PARK SCHOOL Garden City Park | 0.9 mi | 7.4 |
| HERRICKS HIGH SCHOOL New Hyde Park | 0.9 mi | 9.1 |
| BUCKLEY COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Roslyn | 1.0 mi | 8.0 |
| CENTER STREET SCHOOL Williston Park | 0.9 mi | 9.1 |
| MINEOLA HIGH SCHOOL Garden City Park | 1.2 mi | 6.4 |
| NEW HYDE PARK ROAD SCHOOL New Hyde Park | 1.3 mi | 7.9 |
| HILLSIDE GRADE SCHOOL New Hyde Park | 1.2 mi | 7.9 |
| HERRICKS MIDDLE SCHOOL Albertson | 1.4 mi | 9.1 |
| EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER New Hyde Park | 1.3 mi | 5.0 |
| SEARINGTOWN SCHOOL Albertson | 1.6 mi | 7.0 |
| MINEOLA MIDDLE SCHOOL Mineola | 1.5 mi | 7.1 |
| JACKSON AVENUE SCHOOL Mineola | 1.5 mi | 7.5 |
| HOMESTEAD SCHOOL Garden City | 1.8 mi | 6.8 |
| STRATFORD AVENUE SCHOOL Garden City | 1.8 mi | 8.0 |
| ST AIDAN SCHOOL Williston Park | 1.4 mi | 6.6 |
| ST AIDAN UPPER SCHOOL Williston Park | 1.5 mi | 6.1 |
| GARDEN CITY HIGH SCHOOL Garden City | 1.8 mi | 9.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11040 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$153,511
Median Home Value
$795,300
Median Rent
$2,388/mo
Population
42,344
College Educated
56.1%
Homeownership
88.8%
Avg Commute
37.6 min
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Median Age
43.7
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Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
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|---|---|
| E M BAKER SCHOOL Great Neck, NY | 8.9 |
| GEORGE A JACKSON SCHOOL Jericho, NY | 8.9 |
| MAURICE W DOWNING PRIMARY SCHOOL Malverne, NY | 8.9 |
| PS 134 Brooklyn, NY | 8.9 |
| SEELY PLACE SCHOOL Scarsdale, NY | 8.9 |
| W L MORSE SCHOOL Sleepy Hollow, NY | 8.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Denton Avenue School
What grades does Denton Avenue School serve?
Denton Avenue School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Denton Avenue School?
Denton Avenue School has an enrollment of approximately 611 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Denton Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Denton Avenue School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Denton Avenue School rank in NY?
Denton Avenue School ranks #139 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Denton Avenue School's MySchoolScout rating?
Denton Avenue School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Denton Avenue School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Denton Avenue School has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Denton Avenue School a charter school?
No, Denton Avenue School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Denton Avenue School a Title I school?
No, Denton Avenue School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Denton Avenue School?
18.2% of students at Denton Avenue 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 611
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 18.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Nassau County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.0%
- Phone
- (516) 305-8400
Resources & Links
District
HERRICKS UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 4,320
- Schools in District
- 5
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $29,139
- District Rank
- #4 of 5
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