Enrollment
764
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elmont, NY
Clara H Carlson School
Federal NCES profile for Clara H Carlson School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361062000832
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clara H Carlson School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Elmont · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.2:1
- students per teacher
- 51.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Clara H Carlson School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clara H Carlson School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Elmont, NY.
School address
District: Elmont Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 361062000832 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
75.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clara H Carlson School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clara H Carlson School
Clara H Carlson School is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Elmont, New York, enrolling 764 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.2% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 764 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 502 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #202.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (36%) and African American (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Elmont Union Free School District also operates Dutch Broadway School (715 students) and Covert Avenue School (646 students) alongside Clara H Carlson 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 Clara H Carlson School compares
Clara H Carlson 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.2% | ▼ 9% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 764 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
764
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 32% in New York - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.4%
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
$25,735
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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 36.3%
African American 31.2%
Asian 26.7%
Two or More 2.6%
White 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.8, Clara H Carlson School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elmont Union Free School District, which includes Clara H Carlson School.
$25,735
Per student
-3%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+55%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.8%
State 35.1%
Federal 11.1%
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 Clara H Carlson School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutch Broadway School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Covert Avenue School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gotham Avenue School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alden Terrace School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stewart Manor School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clara H Carlson School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 715
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other 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 (~764 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Clara H Carlson School
How many students attend Clara H Carlson School?
Clara H Carlson School has 764 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elmont, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clara H Carlson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clara H Carlson School is 10.2:1, which is 14% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 35% 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 Clara H Carlson School?
51.2% of students at Clara H Carlson School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clara H Carlson School?
The largest demographic group at Clara H Carlson School is Hispanic or Latino at 36.3% of enrollment, in Elmont, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clara H Carlson School?
Clara H Carlson School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Clara H Carlson School rank among schools in Elmont?
By Resource Investment Index, Clara H Carlson School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Elmont, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Elmont on the city page.
Is Clara H Carlson School a good school?
Clara H Carlson School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Elmont Union Free School District?
Besides Clara H Carlson School, Elmont Union Free School District also operates Dutch Broadway School (715 students), Covert Avenue School (646 students), and Gotham Avenue School (515 students). See the Elmont Union Free School District district page for the complete list.
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