- Enrollment
- 894
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rocky Point, NY
Frank J Carasiti Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Frank J Carasiti Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362484003436
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frank J Carasiti Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Rocky Point · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.4:1
- students per teacher
- 31.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Frank J Carasiti Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frank J Carasiti Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Rocky Point, NY.
School address
District: Rocky Point Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 362484003436 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Frank J Carasiti Elementary School held near 508 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 51.5 → 49.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 362484003436 · Rocky Point, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
531 enr · 10.4:1 · 31.2% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Rocky Point High School (894 students)
Frank J Carasiti Elementary School held near 508 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 51.5 → 49.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Frank J Carasiti Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rocky Point Hi
Rocky Point High School
894 students
- Rocky Point Mi
Rocky Point Middle School
613 students
- Joseph a Edgar
Joseph a Edgar Imtermediate School
542 students
- This school
Frank J Carasiti Elementary School
531 students
What this shows Frank J Carasiti Elementary School reports 531 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frank J Carasiti Elementary School compares
Frank J Carasiti 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.2% | ▼ 44% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 531 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
531
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 35% in New York - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.4%
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
$32,245
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 531 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 73.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 2.3%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, Frank J Carasiti Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Rocky Point Union Free School District reports $32,245 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Frank J Carasiti Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Point High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rocky Point Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph a Edgar Imtermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frank J Carasiti Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~531 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Frank J Carasiti Elementary School
How many students attend Frank J Carasiti Elementary School?
Frank J Carasiti Elementary School has 531 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rocky Point, NY. CCD year-over-year: 519 (2022-23) → 508 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frank J Carasiti Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frank J Carasiti Elementary School is 10.4:1, which is 12% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 34% 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 Frank J Carasiti Elementary School?
31.2% of students at Frank J Carasiti Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frank J Carasiti Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Frank J Carasiti Elementary School is White at 73.6% of enrollment, in Rocky Point, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frank J Carasiti Elementary School?
Frank J Carasiti Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Frank J Carasiti Elementary School rank among public schools in Rocky Point?
By Resource Investment Index, Frank J Carasiti Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Rocky Point, 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 Rocky Point Union Free School District?
Besides Frank J Carasiti Elementary School, Rocky Point Union Free School District also operates Rocky Point High School (894 students), Rocky Point Middle School (613 students), and Joseph a Edgar Imtermediate School (542 students). See the Rocky Point Union Free School District district page for the complete list.