Enrollment
329
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Glen Cove, NY
Connolly School
Federal NCES profile for Connolly School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361218000972
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Connolly School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Glen Cove · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 59.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Connolly School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Connolly School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Glen Cove, NY.
School address
District: Glen Cove City School District · New York
NCES ID 361218000972 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Connolly School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Connolly School
Connolly School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Glen Cove, New York, enrolling 329 students.
At 11.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 59.3% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 329 puts it in the smaller 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 613 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #373.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (66%) and White (24%) (diversity index 50/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Glen Cove City School District also operates Glen Cove High School (1,060 students) and Robert M Finley Middle School (691 students) alongside Connolly 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 Connolly School compares
Connolly 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.3% | ▲ 6% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 329 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
329
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in New York - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.3%
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
$28,864
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 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 66.3%
White 24.0%
African American 5.2%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.9, Connolly School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Glen Cove City School District, which includes Connolly School.
$28,864
Per student
+9%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+74%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.2%
State 20.7%
Federal 5.1%
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 Connolly School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Cove High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert M Finley Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Deasy School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Landing School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gribbin School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Connolly School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,060
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 691
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary 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 (~329 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Connolly School
How many students attend Connolly School?
Connolly School has 329 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Glen Cove, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Connolly School?
The student-teacher ratio at Connolly School is 11.3:1, which is 4% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 28% 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 Connolly School?
59.3% of students at Connolly School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Connolly School?
The largest demographic group at Connolly School is Hispanic or Latino at 66.3% of enrollment, in Glen Cove, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Connolly School?
Connolly School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Connolly School rank among elementary schools in Glen Cove?
By Resource Investment Index, Connolly School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Glen Cove, 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 Glen Cove on the city page.
Is Connolly School a good school?
Connolly School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 Glen Cove City School District?
Besides Connolly School, Glen Cove City School District also operates Glen Cove High School (1,060 students), Robert M Finley Middle School (691 students), and Deasy School (367 students). See the Glen Cove City School District district page for the complete list.
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