- Enrollment
- 2,487
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Patchogue, NY
Barton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Barton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362247003159
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barton Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Patchogue · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 35.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Barton Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barton Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Patchogue, NY.
School address
District: Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 362247003159 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Barton Elementary School held near 492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.8 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 362247003159 · Patchogue, NY Other · MID · TRAD
515 enr · 12:1 · 35.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Patchogue-Medford High School (2,487 students)
Barton Elementary School held near 492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.8 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Barton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Patchogue-Medf
Patchogue-Medford High School
2,487 students
- Eagle Elementa 680
Eagle Elementary School
680 students
- Canaan Element 596
Canaan Elementary School
596 students
- Saxton Middle 579
Saxton Middle School
579 students
- Oregon Middle 545
Oregon Middle School
545 students
- This school 515
Barton Elementary School
515 students
What this shows Barton Elementary School reports 515 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barton Elementary School compares
Barton Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 12:1 | ▲ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.1% | ▼ 38% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 515 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
515
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in New York - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.0%
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
$26,305
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.3%
Hispanic or Latino 38.4%
African American 10.7%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 44.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Barton Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District reports $26,305 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patchogue-Medford High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eagle Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Canaan Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saxton Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oregon Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~515 students)
Frequently asked questions about Barton Elementary School
How many students attend Barton Elementary School?
Barton Elementary School has 515 students enrolled. It is a public school in Patchogue, NY. CCD year-over-year: 478 (2022-23) → 492 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barton Elementary School is 12:1, which is 2% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Barton Elementary School?
35.1% of students at Barton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Barton Elementary School is White at 44.3% of enrollment, in Patchogue, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barton Elementary School?
Barton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Barton Elementary School rank among schools in Patchogue?
By Resource Investment Index, Barton Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Patchogue, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Patchogue on the city page.
What other schools are in Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District?
Besides Barton Elementary School, Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District also operates Patchogue-Medford High School (2,487 students), Eagle Elementary School (680 students), and Canaan Elementary School (596 students). See the Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District district page for the complete list.