- Enrollment
- 2,244
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Caroline G Atkinson School held near 893 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 62.0 → 66.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-35 students YoY 361155000911 · Freeport, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
882 enr · 14.2:1 · 63.1% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Freeport High School (2,244 students)
Caroline G Atkinson School held near 893 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount). Teacher FTE added 62.0 → 66.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Caroline G Atkinson 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
- This school 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
- Archer Street 433
Archer Street School
433 students
What this shows Caroline G Atkinson School reports 882 students on the CCD universe file.
How Caroline G Atkinson School compares
Caroline G Atkinson 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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
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 (~882 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 928 (2022-23) → 893 (2023-24), nearly flat (-35).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.