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Mary G Clarkson School

1415 E 3rd Ave
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Mary G Clarkson School serves 492 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 492 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Mary G Clarkson School's student population of 492 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
492 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Motto
Dream. Lead. Achieve.

School Rankings

The diversity score of Mary G Clarkson School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
57%
30%
Black
14%
15%
White
20%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.62
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Mary G Clarkson School often compared to?
Mary G Clarkson Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brook Avenue Elementary School, Fifth Avenue School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Mary G Clarkson School?
492 students attend Mary G Clarkson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Mary G Clarkson School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mary G Clarkson School?
Mary G Clarkson School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mary G Clarkson School offer ?
Mary G Clarkson School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mary G Clarkson School part of?
Mary G Clarkson School is part of Bay Shore Union Free School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 492 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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