Excellent
#197 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 4% in state
Glen Head Elementary School
Elementary School · North Shore Central School District · Glen Head, NY
A North Shore Central School District elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7 SCHOOL ST, Glen Head, NY 11545
- Math 78% proficient (2022)
- Reading 70% proficient (2022)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Glen Head Elementary School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 74% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 79% (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).
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Where Glen Head Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 63Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 39Somewhat 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
$164,583
Median home value
$1,028,900
Median rent
$2,220/mo
College educated
66%
Homeownership
90.3%
Poverty rate
2.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11545; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood Landing Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 406 | Compare → |
| Sea Cliff Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 341 | Compare → |
| The Greenvale SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 368 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
North Shore Central School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $43,421NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Glen Head Elementary School is listed in NORTH SHORE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Glen Head Elementary School
Glen Head Elementary School is a public elementary school in Glen Head, NY, part of North Shore Central School District, serving approximately 366 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #197 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Glen Head Elementary School
What grades does Glen Head Elementary School serve?
Glen Head Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Glen Head Elementary School?
Glen Head Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 366 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glen Head Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glen Head Elementary School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Glen Head Elementary School rank in NY?
Glen Head Elementary School ranks #197 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Glen Head Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Glen Head Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Glen Head Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Glen Head Elementary School has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Glen Head Elementary School a charter school?
No, Glen Head Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Glen Head Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Glen Head Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 366
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Nassau County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.9%
- Phone
- (516) 277-7701
- Area population (ZIP 11545)
- 11,963
- Area average commute
- 34.5 min
- Area median age
- 47.7
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 11545; 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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