Bowling Green School: Westbury Excellence (2026 List)

About Bowling Green School

Bowling Green School is located at 2340 Stewart Ave, Westbury, NY 11590, within the East Meadow Union Free School District. The campus serves grades kindergarten through 5. Enrollment is 898 students, making it one of the largest elementary buildings in Nassau County. The student-teacher ratio is 11:1. Female students comprise 47% of the population, with males at 53%. State testing shows 72% of students reached math proficiency and 63% achieved that level in reading. One of five elementary schools in the East Meadow Union Free School District, Bowling Green is a non-charter, non-magnet public school known for strong performance across a racially and economically diverse student population in a large suburban setting. A large-campus scale and a K–5 configuration make Bowling Green the anchor building within this segment of the East Meadow district. Homes surrounding the campus commonly list near $760,000, consistent with Westbury's suburban Nassau County market. Bowling Green ranks among the best elementary schools in New York, placing in the top 15% statewide for combined academic performance.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 72%

Reading 63%

State average proficiency is 72% in Math and 63% in Reading.

89

Full-time Teachers

10 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

911

Total Students

$82249

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 35.78%

Asian 27.66%

Hispanic 29.86%

Black 2.74%

Two+ Races 3.62%

Native Am. 0.11%

White

35.78%

Asian

27.66%

Hispanic

29.86%

Black

2.74%

Two+ Races

3.62%

Native Am.

0.11%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 911

46.87%

427 Female

53.13%

484 Male

Student Population

911 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 10 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

4555 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Bowling Green School Contact Information

Address

2340 STEWART AVE, WESTBURY, NY 11590

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Phone

(516) 876-7480

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Website

http://www.eastmeadow.k12.ny.us

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The Bowling Green Elementary (East Meadow Schools) is full of pride this May with the heartwarming “Mother’s Day Tea” in which second graders hosted families with songs and hand-made gifts. The campus is currently celebrating student innovation after a high-energy “STEAM Night.” Faculty are preparing students for the upcoming district-wide budget vote on May 19, and looking forward to final spring concerts and the “Our Small Moments” class book publishing celebrations.

FAQ

Q1. Does Bowling Green School encourage creative classroom activities?

Ans. Students at Bowling Green School participate in art, music, and interactive learning projects.

Q2. Are school community programs held at Bowling Green School?

Ans. Bowling Green School organizes events that help families stay connected with student activities.

Q3. Does Bowling Green School promote teamwork among students?

Ans. Students at Bowling Green School take part in group projects and leadership-building activities.

Q4. What learning resources are available at Bowling Green School?

Ans. Bowling Green School classrooms include modern tools that support engaging daily lessons.

Q5. Does Bowling Green School offer opportunities for student recreation?

Ans. Students at Bowling Green School can enjoy sports and physical activity programs during the year.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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