- Enrollment
- 1,774
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ronkonkoma, NY
Edith L Slocum Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Edith L Slocum Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360816000598
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edith L Slocum Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of New York schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Ronkonkoma · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.9:1
- small classes for New York
- 29.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Edith L Slocum Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edith L Slocum Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Ronkonkoma, NY.
School address
District: Connetquot Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360816000598 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Edith L Slocum Elementary School shrank from 272 students in 2022-23 to 252 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.9 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 360816000598 · Ronkonkoma, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
257 enr · 9.9:1 · 29.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Connetquot High School (1,774 students)
Edith L Slocum Elementary School shrank from 272 students in 2022-23 to 252 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE lost 26.9 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Edith L Slocum Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Connetquot Hig
Connetquot High School
1,774 students
- Ronkonkoma Mid 641
Ronkonkoma Middle School
641 students
- Cherokee Stree 618
Cherokee Street Elementary School
618 students
- Oakdale-Bohemi 564
Oakdale-Bohemia Middle School
564 students
- Sycamore Avenu 380
Sycamore Avenue Elementary School
380 students
- This school 257
Edith L Slocum Elementary School
257 students
What this shows Edith L Slocum Elementary School reports 257 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edith L Slocum Elementary School compares
Edith L Slocum Elementary 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.8% | ▼ 47% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 257 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
257
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 28% in New York - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.3%
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
$36,328
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.4%
Hispanic or Latino 28.0%
Asian 14.8%
African American 3.9%
Two or More 1.9%
Largest group: White at 51.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, Edith L Slocum Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Connetquot Central School District reports $36,328 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edith L Slocum Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connetquot High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ronkonkoma Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Street Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakdale-Bohemia Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sycamore Avenue Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edith L Slocum Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~257 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edith L Slocum Elementary School
How many students attend Edith L Slocum Elementary School?
Edith L Slocum Elementary School has 257 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ronkonkoma, NY. CCD year-over-year: 272 (2022-23) → 252 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edith L Slocum Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edith L Slocum Elementary School is 9.9:1, which is 16% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 37% 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 Edith L Slocum Elementary School?
29.8% of students at Edith L Slocum Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edith L Slocum Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Edith L Slocum Elementary School is White at 51.4% of enrollment, in Ronkonkoma, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edith L Slocum Elementary School?
Edith L Slocum Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Edith L Slocum Elementary School rank among public schools in Ronkonkoma?
By Resource Investment Index, Edith L Slocum Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Ronkonkoma, 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 Connetquot Central School District?
Besides Edith L Slocum Elementary School, Connetquot Central School District also operates Connetquot High School (1,774 students), Ronkonkoma Middle School (641 students), and Cherokee Street Elementary School (618 students). See the Connetquot Central School District district page for the complete list.