Enrollment
491
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+19% 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
What stands out at Anthony Alfano Elementary School
Anthony Alfano Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Central Islip, New York, enrolling 491 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 77.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 491 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 926 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #596.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Central Islip Union Free School District also operates Central Islip Senior High School (2,615 students) and Ralph Reed School (1,192 students) alongside Anthony Alfano Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Anthony Alfano Elementary School compares
Anthony Alfano Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$28,339
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $26,410
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Central Islip Union Free School District, which includes Anthony Alfano Elementary School.
$28,339
Per student
+7%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+71%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 2,615
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~491 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Anthony Alfano Elementary School a good school?
Anthony Alfano Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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