Enrollment
636
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 362745004708
Cottage Lane Elementary School — Blauvelt, NY
Federal NCES profile for Cottage Lane Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 51/100.
👥 Class size 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 77
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: South Orangetown Central School District · New York
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cottage Lane Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Cottage Lane Elementary School reports 636 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 59.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 9% below the New York state mean of 11.7:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 33% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 1272 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 9.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding South Orangetown Central School District spends $40,576 per pupil district-wide, above the New York average of $29,727 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 78.0% from local sources (property taxes), 17.3% from the state, and 4.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cottage Lane Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New York state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 636 | top 77% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
— 9% below state mean
Top 37% in New York — lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$40,576
per pupil, district-wide
— above New York avg of $29,727
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 1272 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 636 Top 77% in New York — larger than 23% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 59.0
Students per teacher 10.7:1 -9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 362745004708
Student demographics
White 58.2%
Hispanic or Latino 25.0%
Asian 8.6%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 1272:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 9.3%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Orangetown Central School District, which includes Cottage Lane Elementary School.
$40,576
Per student
+36%
vs New York
Avg $29,727
+108%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 78.0%
State 17.3%
Federal 4.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Cottage Lane Elementary School
How many students attend Cottage Lane Elementary School?
Cottage Lane Elementary School has 636 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in BLAUVELT, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cottage Lane Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cottage Lane Elementary School is 10.7:1, which is 9% lower than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cottage Lane Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cottage Lane Elementary School is White at 58.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in BLAUVELT, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cottage Lane Elementary School?
Cottage Lane Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.