Enrollment
882
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Freeport, NY
Caroline G Atkinson School
Federal NCES profile for Caroline G Atkinson School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361155000911
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Caroline G Atkinson School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Freeport · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 63.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Caroline G Atkinson School has class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Caroline G Atkinson School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Freeport, NY.
School address
District: Freeport Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 361155000911 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Caroline G Atkinson School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Caroline G Atkinson School
Caroline G Atkinson School is a higher-need, large elementary school in Freeport, New York, enrolling 882 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 63.1% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 882 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 419 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #113.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (74%) and African American (21%) (diversity index 41/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Freeport Union Free School District also operates Freeport High School (2,244 students) and John W Dodd Middle School (924 students) alongside Caroline G Atkinson 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 Caroline G Atkinson School compares
Caroline G Atkinson 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.1% | ▲ 12% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 882 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
882
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 82% in New York - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.2%
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
$27,563
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
11
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 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 73.7%
African American 21.4%
White 2.5%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.0, Caroline G Atkinson School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Freeport Union Free School District, which includes Caroline G Atkinson School.
$27,563
Per student
+4%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+66%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.6%
State 49.6%
Federal 9.9%
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 Caroline G Atkinson School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freeport High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John W Dodd Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leo F Giblyn School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bayview Avenue School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Archer Street School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Caroline G Atkinson School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,244
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary 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 (~882 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Caroline G Atkinson School
How many students attend Caroline G Atkinson School?
Caroline G Atkinson School has 882 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Freeport, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caroline G Atkinson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Caroline G Atkinson School is 14.2:1, which is 20% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Caroline G Atkinson School?
63.1% of students at Caroline G Atkinson School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Caroline G Atkinson School?
The largest demographic group at Caroline G Atkinson School is Hispanic or Latino at 73.7% of enrollment, in Freeport, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Caroline G Atkinson School?
Caroline G Atkinson School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Caroline G Atkinson School rank among elementary schools in Freeport?
By Resource Investment Index, Caroline G Atkinson School ranks #3 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.
Is Caroline G Atkinson School a good school?
Caroline G Atkinson School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% 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 Freeport Union Free School District?
Besides Caroline G Atkinson School, Freeport Union Free School District also operates Freeport High School (2,244 students), John W Dodd Middle School (924 students), and Leo F Giblyn School (519 students). See the Freeport Union Free School District district page for the complete list.
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