Enrollment
491
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 360687001061
Anthony Alfano Elementary School — Central Islip, NY
Federal NCES profile for Anthony Alfano Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 21/100.
👥 Class size 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Central Islip Union Free School District · New York
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
+43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Anthony Alfano Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Anthony Alfano Elementary School reports 491 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 35.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 43% above the New York state mean of 11.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 5% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 77.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 38% above the New York average and 50% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 49.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Central Islip Union Free School District spends $29,818 per pupil district-wide, above the New York average of $29,727 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 37.5% from local sources (property taxes), 53.6% from the state, and 8.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Anthony Alfano Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New York state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 43% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.8% | ▲ 38% | 56.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 491 | top 61% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
16.7:1
students per teacher
— 43% above state mean
Top 95% in New York — lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$29,818
per pupil, district-wide
— above New York avg of $29,727
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
Overview
Enrollment 491 Top 61% in New York — larger than 39% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 35.0
Students per teacher 16.7:1 +43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 77.8% +38% vs state
NCES ID 360687001061
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 49.1%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Central Islip Union Free School District, which includes Anthony Alfano Elementary School.
$29,818
Per student
+0%
vs New York
Avg $29,727
+53%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 37.5%
State 53.6%
Federal 8.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,615
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,192
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 997
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
Educator & family resources
In-depth guides on understanding NCES data, school choice, and education funding.
Understanding NCES data
How CCD, CRDC and EDFacts feed every public-school number you see.
Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
Three school types, three funding models, three sets of trade-offs.
School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
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 other school in CENTRAL ISLIP, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anthony Alfano Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Anthony Alfano Elementary School is 16.7:1, which is 43% higher than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 21/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.