Enrollment
269
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bohemia, NY
Edward J Bosti Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Edward J Bosti Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360816000599
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 82
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edward J Bosti Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of New York schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Bohemia · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9:1
- small classes for New York
- 21.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Edward J Bosti Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 82% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edward J Bosti Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Bohemia, NY.
School address
District: Connetquot Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360816000599 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edward J Bosti Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edward J Bosti Elementary School
Edward J Bosti Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Bohemia, New York, enrolling 269 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.2% free-meal eligibility runs 62% below the New York average.
Enrollment of 269 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 345 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #63.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 90 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Connetquot Central School District spends $35,550 per pupil, 35% above the New York average, a better-resourced district than most.
Connetquot Central School District also operates Connetquot High School (1,774 students) and Ronkonkoma Middle School (641 students) alongside Edward J Bosti Elementary 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 Edward J Bosti Elementary School compares
Edward J Bosti Elementary 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 | 9:1 | ▼ 24% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.2% | ▼ 62% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 269 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
269
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
9:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 18% in New York - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.7%
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
$35,550
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 90 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 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
White 74.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
African American 3.7%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 74.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.7, Edward J Bosti Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Connetquot Central School District, which includes Edward J Bosti Elementary School.
$35,550
Per student
+35%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+114%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.6%
State 32.3%
Federal 3.1%
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 Edward J Bosti Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connetquot High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ronkonkoma Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Street Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakdale-Bohemia Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sycamore Avenue Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edward J Bosti Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,774
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~269 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Edward J Bosti Elementary School
How many students attend Edward J Bosti Elementary School?
Edward J Bosti Elementary School has 269 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bohemia, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edward J Bosti Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edward J Bosti Elementary School is 9:1, which is 24% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 43% 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 Edward J Bosti Elementary School?
21.2% of students at Edward J Bosti Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edward J Bosti Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Edward J Bosti Elementary School is White at 74.0% of enrollment, in Bohemia, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edward J Bosti Elementary School?
Edward J Bosti Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Edward J Bosti Elementary School rank among public schools in Bohemia?
By Resource Investment Index, Edward J Bosti Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Bohemia, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bohemia on the city page.
Is Edward J Bosti Elementary School a good school?
Edward J Bosti Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of New York schools. 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 Connetquot Central School District?
Besides Edward J Bosti 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.
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