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 (2025-26)
- 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
Top Rankings
Mary G Clarkson School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Mary G Clarkson School's student population of 492 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
57%
30%
Black
14%
16%
White
20%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 Fifth Avenue School, Brook Avenue Elementary 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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