Columbus Avenue School serves 175 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 175 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Columbus Avenue School's student population of 175 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
175 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
It All Starts Here
School Rankings
The diversity score of Columbus Avenue School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
75%
31%
Black
21%
15%
White
1%
39%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Red Devils
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Columbus Avenue School?
175 students attend Columbus Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Columbus Avenue School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Columbus Avenue School?
Columbus Avenue School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Columbus Avenue School offer ?
Columbus Avenue School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Columbus Avenue School part of?
Columbus Avenue School is part of Freeport Union Free School District.
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