East Moriches Union Free School District

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East Moriches, New York - 2 schools

An equity score of 49/100 ranks East Moriches Union Free School District #407 of 941 districts in New York (state average 45). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $29,085 per pupil, East Moriches Union Free School District ranks #249 of 999 New York districts by per-pupil spending (New York districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

649
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$29,085
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

East Moriches Union Free School District operates 2 public schools serving 649 students, placing it among the smallest districts in New York. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined, 1 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Suffolk County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $29,085 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 999 New York districts by per-pupil spending. See how New York compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 64.2% local, 29.2% state, and 6.5% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 49/100, ranked #407 of 941 in New York against a state average of 45, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 291:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 19.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 73.3% White, 18.0% Hispanic or Latino, 2.6% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is East Moriches Elementary School, enrolling 337 students (54% of the district's total enrollment).

East Moriches Elementary School accounts for 51.9% of all East Moriches Union Free School District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of East Moriches Union Free School District a distant remainder — means East Moriches Union Free School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

East Moriches Union Free School District student-counselor ratio is 291:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within East Moriches Union Free School District is typically wider than the East Moriches Union Free School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

East Moriches Union Free School District chronic absenteeism rate is 19.1% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within East Moriches Union Free School District is typically wider than the East Moriches Union Free School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

6.5%
Federal
29.2%
State
64.2%
Local

Funding Equity

49
Equity Score
407 / 941
State Rank
45
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in East Moriches Union Free School District.

White 73.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
African American 2.6%
Asian 2.0%
Multiracial 4.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

291:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
19.1%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in East Moriches Union Free School District

School Enrollment
East Moriches Elementary School
337
East Moriches School
291

How East Moriches Union Free School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
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Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School Similar size Lower spending No revenue-mix data
Democracy Prep Endurance Charter School Similar size Lower spending No revenue-mix data
Berlin Central School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Dundee Central School District Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to East Moriches Union Free School District's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in East Moriches Union Free School District?

East Moriches Union Free School District has 2 schools, including 1 combined, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 649 students.

How much does East Moriches Union Free School District spend per student?

East Moriches Union Free School District spends $29,085 per student. The district has an equity score of 49/100, ranking #407 in New York.

What is the demographic composition of East Moriches Union Free School District?

East Moriches Union Free School District students are 73.3% White, 18.0% Hispanic or Latino, 2.6% African American, 2.0% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for East Moriches Union Free School District?

East Moriches Union Free School District has an equity score of 49/100, ranking #407 out of 941 districts in New York.