- Enrollment
- 2,008
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Holtsville, NY
Chippewa Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Chippewa Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362535003499
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chippewa Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Holtsville · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 23.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Chippewa Elementary School has class sizes larger than 77% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chippewa Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Holtsville, NY.
School address
District: Sachem Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362535003499 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Chippewa Elementary School held near 524 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.8 → 41.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 362535003499 · Holtsville, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
543 enr · 13.6:1 · 23.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Sachem High School North (2,008 students)
Chippewa Elementary School held near 524 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.8 → 41.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Chippewa Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sachem High Sc
Sachem High School North
2,008 students
- Sachem High Sc
Sachem High School East
1,984 students
- Seneca Middle
Seneca Middle School
928 students
- Sagamore Middl
Sagamore Middle School
893 students
- Samoset Middle
Samoset Middle School
847 students
- This school 543
Chippewa Elementary School
543 students
What this shows Chippewa Elementary School reports 543 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chippewa Elementary School compares
Chippewa 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 | 13.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.9% | ▼ 57% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 543 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
543
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 77% in New York - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.0%
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
$29,213
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
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.1%
Hispanic or Latino 25.4%
Asian 7.6%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 3.9%
Largest group: White at 59.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, Chippewa Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Sachem Central School District reports $29,213 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chippewa Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sachem High School North | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sachem High School East | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Seneca Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sagamore Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Samoset Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chippewa Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,984
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 928
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~543 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chippewa Elementary School
How many students attend Chippewa Elementary School?
Chippewa Elementary School has 543 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Holtsville, NY. CCD year-over-year: 515 (2022-23) → 524 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chippewa Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chippewa Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 15% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chippewa Elementary School?
23.9% of students at Chippewa Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chippewa Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Chippewa Elementary School is White at 59.1% of enrollment, in Holtsville, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chippewa Elementary School?
Chippewa Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Chippewa Elementary School rank among public schools in Holtsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Chippewa Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Holtsville, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Sachem Central School District?
Besides Chippewa Elementary School, Sachem Central School District also operates Sachem High School North (2,008 students), Sachem High School East (1,984 students), and Seneca Middle School (928 students). See the Sachem Central School District district page for the complete list.