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SIXTH AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

590 6TH AVE, NEW YORK, NY 10011NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
319
Students
Total enrolled
13.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 11% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 319 students in grades PK–05 in NEW YORK, New York.
13.7 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is well below the national average — smaller classes of 15.4:1.
12% on free or reduced lunch
This indicates a relatively low share of economically disadvantaged students (national avg 52%). Eligibility is an indicator of household income.
About This School

SIXTH AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a mid-sized elementary in NEW YORK, New York, serving grades PK–05 with 319 students. With only 12% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at SIXTH AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

319
Total Students
13.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
12%
Free Lunch
23
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution164 male · 155 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility12%
National avg 52% · 38 students
Student Composition
12%
56%
13%
17%
Asian12%
White56%
Hispanic / Latino13%
Black2%
Multiracial17%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 360007706523

School Resources & Funding

Funding data not availableDistrict did not report fiscal data to NCES.
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 12% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
PS/IS 217 ROOSEVELT ISLANDBATTERY PARK CITY SCHOOLPS 11 SARAH J GARNETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (THE)PS 158 BAYARD TAYLOR
+8 more
↓
Middle
JHS 167 ROBERT F WAGNERJHS 104 SIMON BARUCHNYC LAB MS FOR COLLABORATIVE STUDIES
↓
High School
STUYVESANT HIGH SCHOOLHIGH SCHOOL FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS & HUMAN SERVICESHIGH SCHOOL OF FASHION INDUSTRIES (THE)ART AND DESIGN HIGH SCHOOL
+11 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyNew York County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictNEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2 →
Phone: (917)305-1000
NCES ID: 360007706523
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in NEW YORK seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2
High
STUYVESANT HIGH SCHOOL
3,334 students · 09–12
● 52 opp48% FRL
High
HIGH SCHOOL FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS & HUMAN SERVICES
1,627 students · 09–12
● 46 opp81% FRL
High
HIGH SCHOOL OF FASHION INDUSTRIES (THE)
1,623 students · 09–12
81% FRL
High
ART AND DESIGN HIGH SCHOOL
1,469 students · 09–12
52% FRL
High
HIGH SCHOOL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
1,083 students · 09–12
74% FRL
Mid
JHS 167 ROBERT F WAGNER
1,019 students · 06–08
● 46 opp35% FRL
Mid
JHS 104 SIMON BARUCH
891 students · 06–08
● 47 opp40% FRL
High
CLINTON SCHOOL (THE)
786 students · 06–12
● 46 opp19% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
590 6TH AVE, NEW YORK, NY 10011
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.