- Enrollment
- 715
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Clara H Carlson School held near 766 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 75.8 → 68.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 361062000832 · Elmont, NY Other · MID · TRAD
764 enr · 10.2:1 · 51.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Dutch Broadway School (715 students)
Clara H Carlson School held near 766 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 75.8 → 68.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Clara H Carlson School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Clara H Carlson School
764 students
- Dutch Broadway
Dutch Broadway School
715 students
- Covert Avenue
Covert Avenue School
646 students
- Gotham Avenue
Gotham Avenue School
515 students
- Alden Terrace
Alden Terrace School
405 students
- Stewart Manor
Stewart Manor School
342 students
What this shows Clara H Carlson School reports 764 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clara H Carlson School compares
Clara H Carlson 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 | 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 methodology
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
$27,474
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
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.
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
District finance for Elmont Union Free School District reports $27,474 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~764 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 768 (2022-23) → 766 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.