Enrollment
396
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Centereach, NY
Holbrook Road School
Federal NCES profile for Holbrook Road 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 361920001739
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holbrook Road School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Centereach · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- large classes for New York
- 32.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Holbrook Road School has class sizes larger than 96% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Holbrook Road School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Centereach, NY.
School address
District: Middle Country Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361920001739 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+53% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Holbrook Road School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Holbrook Road School
Holbrook Road School is a mid-sized elementary school in Centereach, New York, enrolling 396 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18:1 is larger than about 96% of New York schools and 53% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 396 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 853 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #725, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Middle Country Central School District also operates Newfield High School (1,553 students) and Centereach High School (1,467 students) alongside Holbrook Road 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 Holbrook Road School compares
Holbrook Road 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 53% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.7% | ▼ 42% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 396 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
396
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 53% above state mean
Top 96% in New York - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.5%
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
$26,762
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
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.
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 42.9%
Hispanic or Latino 34.1%
Asian 10.9%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 42.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Holbrook Road School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Middle Country Central School District, which includes Holbrook Road School.
$26,762
Per student
+1%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+61%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.3%
State 47.9%
Federal 3.8%
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 Holbrook Road School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centereach High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Selden Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dawnwood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Lane Memorial Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Holbrook Road School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,553
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,467
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,080
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary 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 (~396 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Holbrook Road School
How many students attend Holbrook Road School?
Holbrook Road School has 396 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Centereach, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holbrook Road School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holbrook Road School is 18:1, which is 53% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Holbrook Road School?
32.7% of students at Holbrook Road School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holbrook Road School?
The largest demographic group at Holbrook Road School is White at 42.9% of enrollment, in Centereach, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holbrook Road School?
Holbrook Road School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Holbrook Road School rank among elementary schools in Centereach?
By Resource Investment Index, Holbrook Road School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Centereach, 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 Centereach on the city page.
Is Holbrook Road School a good school?
Holbrook Road School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Middle Country Central School District?
Besides Holbrook Road School, Middle Country Central School District also operates Newfield High School (1,553 students), Centereach High School (1,467 students), and Selden Middle School (1,080 students). See the Middle Country Central School District district page for the complete list.
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