- Enrollment
- 2,244
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Freeport, NY
Archer Street School
Federal NCES profile for Archer Street School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361155000909
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Archer Street School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of New York schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Freeport · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9:1
- small classes for New York
- 70.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Archer Street School has class sizes smaller than 82% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Archer Street School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Freeport, NY.
School address
District: Freeport Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 361155000909 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Archer Street School shrank from 495 students in 2022-23 to 449 in 2023-24 (-9.3%).
Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 49.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 361155000909 · Freeport, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
433 enr · 9:1 · 70.7% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Freeport High School (2,244 students)
Archer Street School shrank from 495 students in 2022-23 to 449 in 2023-24 (-9.3%). Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 49.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Archer Street School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Freeport High
Freeport High School
2,244 students
- John W Dodd Mi
John W Dodd Middle School
924 students
- Caroline G Atk 882
Caroline G Atkinson School
882 students
- Leo F Giblyn S 519
Leo F Giblyn School
519 students
- Bayview Avenue 515
Bayview Avenue School
515 students
- This school 433
Archer Street School
433 students
What this shows Archer Street School reports 433 students on the CCD universe file.
How Archer Street School compares
Archer Street 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 | 9:1 | ▼ 24% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.7% | ▲ 26% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 433 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
433
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
9:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 18% in New York - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.5%
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
$30,029
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 78.3%
African American 14.8%
White 2.3%
Asian 1.6%
Two or More 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.4, Archer Street School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Freeport Union Free School District reports $30,029 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Archer Street School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freeport High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John W Dodd Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caroline G Atkinson School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leo F Giblyn School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bayview Avenue School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Archer Street School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~433 students)
Frequently asked questions about Archer Street School
How many students attend Archer Street School?
Archer Street School has 433 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Freeport, NY. CCD year-over-year: 495 (2022-23) → 449 (2023-24), down 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Archer Street School?
The student-teacher ratio at Archer Street School is 9:1, which is 24% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 43% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Archer Street School?
70.7% of students at Archer Street School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Archer Street School?
The largest demographic group at Archer Street School is Hispanic or Latino at 78.3% of enrollment, in Freeport, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Archer Street School?
Archer Street School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Archer Street School rank among elementary schools in Freeport?
By Resource Investment Index, Archer Street School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Freeport, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Freeport on the city page.
What other schools are in Freeport Union Free School District?
Besides Archer Street School, Freeport Union Free School District also operates Freeport High School (2,244 students), John W Dodd Middle School (924 students), and Caroline G Atkinson School (882 students). See the Freeport Union Free School District district page for the complete list.