- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Center Moriches, NY
Clayton Huey Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Clayton Huey Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360684000469
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clayton Huey Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Center Moriches · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- large classes for New York
- 26.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Clayton Huey Elementary School has class sizes larger than 80% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clayton Huey Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Center Moriches, NY.
School address
District: Center Moriches Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 360684000469 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Clayton Huey Elementary School held near 616 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 44.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 360684000469 · Center Moriches, NY Other · MID · TRAD
586 enr · 14:1 · 26.6% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Center Moriches High School (511 students)
Clayton Huey Elementary School held near 616 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 44.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Clayton Huey Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Clayton Huey Elementary School
586 students
- Center Moriche
Center Moriches High School
511 students
- Center Moriche
Center Moriches Middle School
297 students
What this shows Clayton Huey Elementary School reports 586 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clayton Huey Elementary School compares
Clayton Huey 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.6% | ▼ 53% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 586 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
586
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 80% in New York - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
$31,460
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
5
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.7%
Hispanic or Latino 27.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.8%
African American 2.6%
Asian 1.0%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: White at 64.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, Clayton Huey Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Center Moriches Union Free School District reports $31,460 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clayton Huey Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center Moriches High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Center Moriches Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clayton Huey Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~586 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clayton Huey Elementary School
How many students attend Clayton Huey Elementary School?
Clayton Huey Elementary School has 586 students enrolled. It is a public school in Center Moriches, NY. CCD year-over-year: 598 (2022-23) → 616 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clayton Huey Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clayton Huey Elementary School is 14:1, which is 19% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clayton Huey Elementary School?
26.6% of students at Clayton Huey Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clayton Huey Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Clayton Huey Elementary School is White at 64.7% of enrollment, in Center Moriches, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clayton Huey Elementary School?
Clayton Huey Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Clayton Huey Elementary School rank among public schools in Center Moriches?
By Resource Investment Index, Clayton Huey Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Center Moriches, 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 Center Moriches Union Free School District?
Besides Clayton Huey Elementary School, Center Moriches Union Free School District also operates Center Moriches High School (511 students) and Center Moriches Middle School (297 students). See the Center Moriches Union Free School District district page for the complete list.