Very Good
#924 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 20% in state
Fifth Avenue Elementary School
Elementary School · Northport-east Northport Union Free School District · East Northport, NY
A Northport-east Northport Union Free School District elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1157 5TH AVE, East Northport, NY 11731
- Math 60% proficient (2022)
- Reading 60% proficient (2022)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fifth Avenue Elementary School score 60% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 60% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (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 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
8.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fifth Avenue Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low3/100K
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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
$158,819
Median home value
$622,100
Median rent
$2,261/mo
College educated
51%
Homeownership
91.3%
Poverty rate
4.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11731; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Regional School-east Northport CampusPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 265 | Compare → |
| School HousePrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–7 | 1.1 mi | 97 | Compare → |
| North Ridge SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–2 | 1.2 mi | 339 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Northport-east Northport Union Free School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $36,706NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fifth Avenue Elementary School is listed in NORTHPORT-EAST NORTHPORT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fifth Avenue Elementary School
Fifth Avenue Elementary School is a public elementary school in East Northport, NY, part of Northport-east Northport Union Free School District, serving approximately 377 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #924 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fifth Avenue Elementary School
What grades does Fifth Avenue Elementary School serve?
Fifth Avenue Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Fifth Avenue Elementary School?
Fifth Avenue Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 377 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fifth Avenue Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fifth Avenue Elementary School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fifth Avenue Elementary School rank in NY?
Fifth Avenue Elementary School ranks #924 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Fifth Avenue Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fifth Avenue Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Fifth Avenue Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fifth Avenue Elementary School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Fifth Avenue Elementary School a charter school?
No, Fifth Avenue Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fifth Avenue Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Fifth Avenue Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fifth Avenue Elementary School?
8.2% of students at Fifth 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
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 377
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.0%
- Phone
- (631) 262-6820
- Area population (ZIP 11731)
- 29,891
- Area average commute
- 36.3 min
- Area median age
- 46.5
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 11731; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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