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Centre Avenue Elementary School

Summary:

Centre Avenue Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in the East Rockaway Union Free School District, with 256 students. The school has seen fluctuating performance over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 395 to 1211 out of over 2,300 New York elementary schools, and a current 3-star rating from SchoolDigger indicating average performance compared to other schools in the state.

One of the school's key strengths is its generally strong academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts (ELA). Centre Avenue Elementary School outperforms the district and the state of New York in ELA and Math proficiency across grade levels, with its 5th grade ELA proficiency of 63.16% higher than the district's 50% and the state's 43.68%. The school also performs well for its female, male, Hispanic, and White student subgroups, ranking in the top 50% of New York elementary schools. However, the school's performance for English Language Learner (ELL) and Low Socioeconomic Status (SES) students is relatively weaker, with rankings in the bottom half of New York elementary schools.

Compared to nearby schools, Rhame Avenue Elementary School, the other elementary school in the East Rockaway Union Free School District, has generally lower performance than Centre Avenue Elementary School across ELA and Math proficiency. Additionally, schools in the Lynbrook Union Free School District and Rockville Centre Union Free School District, such as Marion Street School and Watson School, consistently outperform Centre Avenue Elementary School in both academic achievement and statewide rankings.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 55 Centre Ave
       East Rockaway, NY  11518-1299

(516) 887-8300

District: East Rockaway Union Free School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1026th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,916 Help


Students who attend Centre Avenue Elementary School usually attend:

High:    East Rockaway Junior-Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.6 Help
Number of students:  241

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.5%
Hispanic:
34.0%
Asian:
6.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Centre Avenue Elementary School ranks better than 58% of elementary schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.09. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (51.5%), Hispanic (34%), Asian (6.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 27% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Centre Avenue Elementary School is 10.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Centre Avenue Elementary School is $22,916.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Centre Avenue Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Centre Avenue Elementary School 1026th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Centre Avenue Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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East Rockaway Union Free School District:

SchoolDigger ranks East Rockaway Union Free School District 445th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Centre Avenue Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Centre Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 77.27 434th 2206 80.3%
2007 76.93 446th 2219 79.9%
2008 82.58 199th 2227 91.1%
2009 78.15 369th 2257 83.7%
2010 81.38 308th 2263 86.4%
2011 62.26 945th 2286 58.7%
2012 58.66 1074th 2320 53.7%
2013 50.35 1107th 2325 52.4%
2014 49.14 1203rd 2345 48.7%
2015 48.04 1211th 2352 48.5%
2016 59.66 910th 2366 61.5%
2017 51.60 1139th 2386 52.3%
2018 56.38 1036th 2395 56.7%
2019 54.91 1041st 2413 56.9%
2021 68.56 636th 2201 71.1%
2022 81.63 395th 2434 83.8%
2023 65.48 779th 2439 68.1%
2024 55.09 1026th 2445 58.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Centre Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.13 281st 1001 71.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Centre Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.90 896th 2045 56.2%
2019 52.70 806th 2032 60.3%
2021 52.50 717th 1678 57.3%
2022 78.43 292nd 2099 86.1%
2023 50.32 895th 2041 56.1%
2024 28.92 1541st 2078 25.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Centre Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.22 1225th 2338 47.6%
2019 51.78 1104th 2357 53.2%
2021 64.86 627th 1955 67.9%
2022 84.38 305th 2401 87.3%
2023 61.69 848th 2403 64.7%
2024 61.77 823rd 2413 65.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Centre Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.92 833rd 2340 64.4%
2019 55.42 998th 2358 57.7%
2021 65.50 627th 1961 68.0%
2022 73.09 546th 2400 77.3%
2023 67.51 714th 2400 70.3%
2024 48.62 1189th 2411 50.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Centre Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.37 824th 1392 40.8%
2019 49.37 593rd 1315 54.9%
2021 44.60 437th 818 46.6%
2022 75.39 255th 1503 83.0%
2023 52.36 603rd 1429 57.8%
2024 35.14 1010th 1531 34.0%
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Rank History for White students at Centre Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.97 688th 1408 51.1%
2019 46.63 721st 1338 46.1%
2021 74.03 286th 1224 76.6%
2022 75.94 290th 1399 79.3%
2023 69.12 408th 1337 69.5%
2024 46.15 763rd 1392 45.2%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for Centre Avenue Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 294 0 7 16 0 n/a n/a 0 317
1990 294 3 10 17 0 n/a n/a 0 324
1991 285 3 10 13 0 n/a n/a 0 311
1992 283 6 10 20 0 n/a n/a 0 319
1993 280 5 8 23 0 n/a n/a 0 316
1994 289 5 10 23 0 n/a n/a 0 327
1995 311 13 13 23 0 n/a n/a 0 360
1996 311 13 13 23 0 n/a n/a 0 360
1997 304 10 18 21 0 n/a n/a 0 353
1998 297 5 17 23 0 n/a n/a 0 342
1999 290 5 20 19 0 n/a n/a 0 334
2000 299 4 21 19 0 n/a n/a 0 343
2001 303 2 16 22 0 n/a n/a 0 343
2002 311 0 13 23 0 n/a n/a 0 347
2003 311 0 13 23 0 n/a n/a 0 347
2004 298 2 9 25 0 n/a n/a 0 334
2005 290 2 14 27 0 n/a n/a 0 333
2006 275 7 12 22 0 n/a n/a 0 316
2007 256 4 11 34 0 n/a n/a 3 308
2008 241 8 9 30 0 n/a n/a 3 291
2009 249 2 11 37 0 n/a n/a 5 304
2010 249 9 18 47 0 n/a n/a 5 328
2011 242 16 20 65 1 0 7 0 351
2012 247 10 14 74 0 1 13 0 359
2013 242 8 12 74 0 2 10 0 348
2014 236 10 21 76 0 0 11 0 354
2015 227 6 18 81 0 0 11 0 343
2016 212 6 19 80 0 0 15 0 332
2017 202 5 15 74 0 0 16 0 312
2018 204 7 16 76 0 0 11 0 314
2019 191 8 20 81 0 0 14 0 314
2020 170 9 22 85 0 0 15 0 301
2021 154 10 21 82 1 0 13 0 281
2022 153 10 19 85 1 0 16 0 284
2023 142 9 18 75 2 0 10 0 256
2024 124 9 16 82 1 0 9 0 241

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Centre Avenue Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 317 25.7 12.3 n/a
1990 324 26.7 12.1 n/a
1991 311 24.7 12.5 n/a
1992 319 22.9 13.9 n/a
1993 316 21.1 15.0 n/a
1994 327 20.1 16.3 8.9
1995 360 22.9 15.7 8.6
1996 360 22.9 15.7 8.6
1997 353 19.1 18.5 12.5
1998 342 19.0 18.0 10.5
1999 334 18.1 18.5 10.5
2000 343 18.1 19.0 15.7
2001 343 20.0 17.2 15.5
2002 347 20.1 17.3 13.5
2003 347 20.1 17.3 13.5
2004 334 n/a n/a n/a
2005 333 20.5 16.2 14.7
2006 316 19.0 16.6 13.6
2007 308 20.0 15.4 9.8
2008 291 21.0 13.9 13.9
2009 304 20.0 15.2 14.7
2010 328 22.0 14.9 15.5
2011 351 26.5 13.2 16
2012 359 23.0 15.6 26.7
2013 348 19.9 17.4 23.3
2014 354 20.0 17.7 25.1
2015 343 20.0 17.1 25.1
2016 332 21.0 15.8 27.4
2017 312 18.9 16.4 29.8
2018 314 20.0 15.7 26.4
2019 314 20.0 15.7 28.7
2020 301 28.0 10.7 32.2
2021 281 24.4 11.5 26.3
2022 284 25.3 11.1 1.1
2023 256 24.1 10.6 1.2
2024 241 22.7 10.6 27

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Centre Avenue Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 317 25.7 12.3 n/a
1990 324 26.7 12.1 n/a
1991 311 24.7 12.5 n/a
1992 319 22.9 13.9 n/a
1993 316 21.1 15.0 n/a
1994 327 20.1 16.3 8.9
1995 360 22.9 15.7 8.6
1996 360 22.9 15.7 8.6
1997 353 19.1 18.5 12.5
1998 342 19.0 18.0 10.5
1999 334 18.1 18.5 10.5
2000 343 18.1 19.0 15.7
2001 343 20.0 17.2 15.5
2002 347 20.1 17.3 13.5
2003 347 20.1 17.3 13.5
2004 334 n/a n/a n/a
2005 333 20.5 16.2 14.7
2006 316 19.0 16.6 13.6
2007 308 20.0 15.4 9.8
2008 291 21.0 13.9 13.9
2009 304 20.0 15.2 14.7
2010 328 22.0 14.9 15.5
2011 351 26.5 13.2 16
2012 359 23.0 15.6 26.7
2013 348 19.9 17.4 23.3
2014 354 20.0 17.7 25.1
2015 343 20.0 17.1 25.1
2016 332 21.0 15.8 27.4
2017 312 18.9 16.4 29.8
2018 314 20.0 15.7 26.4
2019 314 20.0 15.7 28.7
2020 301 28.0 10.7 32.2
2021 281 24.4 11.5 26.3
2022 284 25.3 11.1 1.1
2023 256 24.1 10.6 1.2
2024 241 22.7 10.6 27

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Centre Avenue Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201398.8%0.9%0.0%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%98.8%99.1%
201499.4%0.3%0.0%99.7%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.7%99.7%99.4%
201597.4%0.6%0.0%98.8%99.1%99.1%99.1%98.0%98.8%99.1%
201698.8%1.2%0.0%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%
201798.4%1.0%0.0%99.0%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%99.0%98.7%
201898.7%0.3%0.0%99.4%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.4%99.4%99.4%
201998.1%0.0%0.0%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%
202098.0%0.0%99.3%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.3%99.0%99.0%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Centre Avenue Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $865 (5.4%) $15,246 (94.6%) $16,111
2020 $263 (1.5%) $17,829 (98.5%) $18,092
2021 $109 (0.6%) $18,245 (99.4%) $18,354
2022 $873 (4.2%) $19,693 (95.8%) $20,566
2023 $1,134 (4.9%) $21,782 (95.1%) $22,916

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Centre Avenue Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1041st of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 779th of 2439 Elementary schools
 11.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Centre Avenue Elementary School)6748
 19%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (East Rockaway Union Free School District)5747.1
 9.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Centre Avenue Elementary School)6960
 9%
   3rd Grade Math (East Rockaway Union Free School District)6254.3
 7.7%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Centre Avenue Elementary School)5260
 8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (East Rockaway Union Free School District)3437.7
 3.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Centre Avenue Elementary School)3651.9
 15.9%
   4th Grade Math (East Rockaway Union Free School District)3850
 12%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Centre Avenue Elementary School)3064.1
 34.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (East Rockaway Union Free School District)3066.7
 36.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Centre Avenue Elementary School)4359.5
 16.5%
   5th Grade Math (East Rockaway Union Free School District)4353.5
 10.5%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Centre Avenue Elementary School)5548
 7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (East Rockaway Union Free School District)5344
 9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (Centre Avenue Elementary School)4653.9
 7.8%
   6th Grade Math (East Rockaway Union Free School District)5144.2
 6.8%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students314256
 18.5%
African American89
 12.5%
American Indian02
Asian2018
 10%
Hispanic8175
 7.4%
Pacific Islander00
White191142
 25.7%
Two or More Races1410
 28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.7%1.2%
 27.5%

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Students at Centre Avenue Elementary School are 51% White, 34% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 4% African American, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 241 students attended Centre Avenue Elementary School.

Centre Avenue Elementary School ranks 1026th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Centre Avenue Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : East Rockaway Junior-Senior High School


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