- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Port Jefferson Sta, NY
Clinton Avenue School
Federal NCES profile for Clinton Avenue School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361578001361
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clinton Avenue School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of New York schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Port Jefferson Sta · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 39.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Clinton Avenue School has class sizes larger than 72% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clinton Avenue School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Port Jefferson Sta, NY.
School address
NCES ID 361578001361 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Clinton Avenue School shrank from 441 students in 2022-23 to 392 in 2023-24 (-11.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.8 → 27.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-49 students YoY 361578001361 · Port Jefferson Sta, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
381 enr · 13.1:1 · 39.5% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Comsewogue High School (1,160 students)
Clinton Avenue School shrank from 441 students in 2022-23 to 392 in 2023-24 (-11.1%). Teacher FTE lost 29.8 → 27.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Clinton Avenue School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Comsewogue Hig
Comsewogue High School
1,160 students
- John F Kennedy
John F Kennedy Middle School
814 students
- Terryville Roa
Terryville Road School
471 students
- This school 381
Clinton Avenue School
381 students
- Norwood Avenue 316
Norwood Avenue School
316 students
- Boyle Road Ele 306
Boyle Road Elementary School
306 students
What this shows Clinton Avenue School reports 381 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clinton Avenue School compares
Clinton Avenue School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 13.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.5% | ▼ 30% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
381
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 72% in New York - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.8%
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
$28,299
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
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
White 49.3%
Hispanic or Latino 41.2%
African American 2.9%
Asian 2.9%
Two or More 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 49.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Clinton Avenue School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District reports $28,299 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clinton Avenue School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comsewogue High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John F Kennedy Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Terryville Road School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Norwood Avenue School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boyle Road Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clinton Avenue School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~381 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clinton Avenue School
How many students attend Clinton Avenue School?
Clinton Avenue School has 381 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Port Jefferson Sta, NY. CCD year-over-year: 441 (2022-23) → 392 (2023-24), down 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clinton Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clinton Avenue School is 13.1:1, which is 11% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clinton Avenue School?
39.5% of students at Clinton Avenue School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clinton Avenue School?
The largest demographic group at Clinton Avenue School is White at 49.3% of enrollment, in Port Jefferson Sta, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clinton Avenue School?
Clinton Avenue School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Clinton Avenue School rank among elementary schools in Port Jefferson Sta?
By Resource Investment Index, Clinton Avenue School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Port Jefferson Sta, 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 Port Jefferson Sta on the city page.
What other schools are in Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District?
Besides Clinton Avenue School, Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District also operates Comsewogue High School (1,160 students), John F Kennedy Middle School (814 students), and Terryville Road School (471 students). See the Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District district page for the complete list.