- Enrollment
- 1,403
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Smithtown, NY
Dogwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dogwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362706003678
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dogwood Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of New York schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Smithtown · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- large classes for New York
- 7.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Dogwood Elementary School has class sizes larger than 71% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dogwood Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Smithtown, NY.
School address
District: Smithtown Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362706003678 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Dogwood Elementary School held near 367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.9 → 28.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 362706003678 · Smithtown, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
350 enr · 13:1 · 7.7% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Smithtown High School East (1,403 students)
Dogwood Elementary School held near 367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.9 → 28.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Dogwood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Smithtown High
Smithtown High School East
1,403 students
- Smithtown High
Smithtown High School-West
1,158 students
- Great Hollow M
Great Hollow Middle School
750 students
- Accompsett Ele 523
Accompsett Elementary School
523 students
- Accompsett Mid 522
Accompsett Middle School
522 students
- This school 350
Dogwood Elementary School
350 students
What this shows Dogwood Elementary School reports 350 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dogwood Elementary School compares
Dogwood 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 | 13:1 | ▲ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.7% | ▼ 86% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 350 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
350
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 71% in New York - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$33,016
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 80.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
Asian 3.1%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 80.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.6, Dogwood Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Smithtown Central School District reports $33,016 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dogwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smithtown High School East | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Smithtown High School-West | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Great Hollow Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Accompsett Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Accompsett Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dogwood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,158
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~350 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dogwood Elementary School
How many students attend Dogwood Elementary School?
Dogwood Elementary School has 350 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Smithtown, NY. CCD year-over-year: 352 (2022-23) → 367 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dogwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dogwood Elementary School is 13:1, which is 10% 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 Dogwood Elementary School?
7.7% of students at Dogwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dogwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dogwood Elementary School is White at 80.3% of enrollment, in Smithtown, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dogwood Elementary School?
Dogwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Dogwood Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Smithtown?
By Resource Investment Index, Dogwood Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Smithtown, 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 Smithtown on the city page.
What other schools are in Smithtown Central School District?
Besides Dogwood Elementary School, Smithtown Central School District also operates Smithtown High School East (1,403 students), Smithtown High School-West (1,158 students), and Great Hollow Middle School (750 students). See the Smithtown Central School District district page for the complete list.