- Enrollment
- 2,615
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Central Islip, NY
Anthony Alfano Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Anthony Alfano Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360687001061
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anthony Alfano Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of New York schools.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Central Islip · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14:1
- large classes for New York
- 77.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Anthony Alfano Elementary School has class sizes larger than 80% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anthony Alfano Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Central Islip, NY.
School address
District: Central Islip Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 360687001061 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-89 students YoY
Anthony Alfano Elementary School shrank from 586 students in 2022-23 to 497 in 2023-24 (-15.2%).
Teacher FTE added 35.9 → 39.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-89 students YoY 360687001061 · Central Islip, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
491 enr · 14:1 · 77.8% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Islip Senior High School (2,615 students)
Anthony Alfano Elementary School shrank from 586 students in 2022-23 to 497 in 2023-24 (-15.2%). Teacher FTE added 35.9 → 39.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Anthony Alfano Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Islip
Central Islip Senior High School
2,615 students
- Ralph Reed Sch
Ralph Reed School
1,192 students
- Charles a Mull 997
Charles a Mulligan Elementary School
997 students
- Andrew T Morro 821
Andrew T Morrow School
821 students
- Francis J O'ne 600
Francis J O'neill School
600 students
- This school 491
Anthony Alfano Elementary School
491 students
What this shows Anthony Alfano Elementary School reports 491 students on the CCD universe file.
How Anthony Alfano Elementary School compares
Anthony Alfano Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.8% | ▲ 38% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 491 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
491
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 80% in New York - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$29,660
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.5%
African American 10.6%
Two or More 2.6%
White 2.2%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.0, Anthony Alfano Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Central Islip Union Free School District reports $29,660 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Anthony Alfano Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Islip Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ralph Reed School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles a Mulligan Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Andrew T Morrow School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Francis J O'neill School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Anthony Alfano Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,192
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 997
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~491 students)
Frequently asked questions about Anthony Alfano Elementary School
How many students attend Anthony Alfano Elementary School?
Anthony Alfano Elementary School has 491 students enrolled. It is a public school in Central Islip, NY. CCD year-over-year: 586 (2022-23) → 497 (2023-24), down 89.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anthony Alfano Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Anthony Alfano Elementary School is 14:1, which is 19% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Anthony Alfano Elementary School?
77.8% of students at Anthony Alfano Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anthony Alfano Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Anthony Alfano Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 83.5% of enrollment, in Central Islip, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anthony Alfano Elementary School?
Anthony Alfano Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Anthony Alfano Elementary School rank among public schools in Central Islip?
By Resource Investment Index, Anthony Alfano Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Central Islip, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Central Islip on the city page.
What other schools are in Central Islip Union Free School District?
Besides Anthony Alfano Elementary School, Central Islip Union Free School District also operates Central Islip Senior High School (2,615 students), Ralph Reed School (1,192 students), and Charles a Mulligan Elementary School (997 students). See the Central Islip Union Free School District district page for the complete list.