Very Good
#1110 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 23% in state
Plaza Elementary School
Elementary School · BALDWIN UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
501 SEAMAN AVE, Baldwin, NY 11510
Enrollment
426
Student-Teacher
10.9:1
Score
7.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
426
Student-Teacher
10.9:1
Score
7.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#1,110 of 4,742
In Baldwin
#5 of 7
public schools
In district
#5 of 7
BALDWIN UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
School environment
9.5 / 10
Excellent
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About Plaza Elementary School
Plaza Elementary School is a public elementary school in Baldwin, NY, part of BALDWIN UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. Plaza Elementary School serves approximately 426 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Plaza Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,110 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Plaza Elementary School show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 7.6 · Very Good
- District avg 7.7
- NY avg 5.9
Score Breakdown
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Plaza Elementary School — Students at Plaza Elementary School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
44.6%
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
↓ DecliningAverage 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: 7.1/10.
How Plaza Elementary School Compares
See how Plaza Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
501 SEAMAN AVE, Baldwin, NY 11510
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Plaza Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. WILLIAM S COVERT SCHOOL (rated 9.0/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby South Hempstead), which scores notably higher. Another option is HEWITT SCHOOL (rated 8.4/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Rockville Centre), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, WILSON SCHOOL (rated 8.2/10, 0.6 miles away, in nearby Rockville Centre), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Baldwin, see our Baldwin schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SOUTH SIDE HIGH SCHOOL Rockville Centre | 0.4 mi | 8.7 |
| WILSON SCHOOL Rockville Centre | 0.6 mi | 8.2 |
| BALDWIN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Baldwin | 0.7 mi | 9.1 |
| BROOKSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Baldwin | 0.8 mi | 7.7 |
| LENOX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Baldwin | 1.0 mi | 7.2 |
| FREEPORT HIGH SCHOOL Freeport | 0.9 mi | 7.9 |
| SCHOOL 5 Oceanside | 1.1 mi | 6.7 |
| WILLIAM S COVERT SCHOOL South Hempstead | 1.4 mi | 9.0 |
| SCHOOL 3 Oceanside | 1.4 mi | 7.2 |
| GRAND AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL North Baldwin | 1.5 mi | 7.5 |
| HEWITT SCHOOL Rockville Centre | 1.3 mi | 8.4 |
| STEELE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Baldwin | 1.6 mi | 7.9 |
| BAYVIEW AVENUE SCHOOL Freeport | 1.4 mi | 8.2 |
| CAROLINE G ATKINSON SCHOOL Freeport | 1.4 mi | 5.6 |
| CENTENNIAL AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Roosevelt | 1.5 mi | 5.6 |
| SCHOOL 6-KINDERGARTEN CENTER Oceanside | 1.6 mi | 5.3 |
| SOUTH SIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL Rockville Centre | 1.4 mi | 8.3 |
| CASTLETON ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL OF OCEANSIDE Oceanside | 1.7 mi | 7.5 |
| LAWRENCE ROAD MIDDLE SCHOOL Hempstead | 2.0 mi | 4.6 |
| SCHOOL 7-OCEANSIDE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Oceanside | 1.9 mi | 9.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11510 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$141,120
Median Home Value
$578,600
Median Rent
$1,695/mo
Population
34,814
College Educated
43%
Homeownership
88%
Avg Commute
38.5 min
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Median Age
42
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| A F PALMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL / WINDSOR CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL Windsor, NY | 7.6 |
| BABYLON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Babylon, NY | 7.6 |
| BABYLON MEMORIAL GRADE SCHOOL Babylon, NY | 7.6 |
| BIRCHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Schenectady, NY | 7.6 |
| CHANCELLOR LIVINGSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Rhinebeck, NY | 7.6 |
| DAVID N DINKINS SCHOOL Jamaica, NY | 7.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Plaza Elementary School
What grades does Plaza Elementary School serve?
Plaza Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Plaza Elementary School?
Plaza Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 426 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plaza Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Plaza Elementary School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Plaza Elementary School rank in NY?
Plaza Elementary School ranks #1,110 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Plaza Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Plaza Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Plaza Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Plaza Elementary School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Plaza Elementary School a charter school?
No, Plaza Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Plaza Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Plaza Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Plaza Elementary School?
44.6% of students at Plaza 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 426
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 44.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Nassau County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.1%
- Phone
- (516) 434-6600
Resources & Links
District
BALDWIN UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 4,479
- Schools in District
- 7
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $31,004
- District Rank
- #5 of 7
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