- Enrollment
- 1,553
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Centereach, NY
Jericho Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jericho Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361920001740
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jericho Elementary School earns 28/100 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.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Centereach · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 34.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Jericho Elementary 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, Jericho Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Centereach, NY.
School address
District: Middle Country Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361920001740 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Jericho Elementary School held near 421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.6 → 24.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 361920001740 · Centereach, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
423 enr · 17.6:1 · 34.4% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Newfield High School (1,553 students)
Jericho Elementary School held near 421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.6 → 24.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Jericho Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newfield High
Newfield High School
1,553 students
- Centereach Hig
Centereach High School
1,467 students
- Selden Middle
Selden Middle School
1,080 students
- Dawnwood Middl
Dawnwood Middle School
967 students
- New Lane Memor
New Lane Memorial Elementary School
771 students
- This school 423
Jericho Elementary School
423 students
What this shows Jericho Elementary School reports 423 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jericho Elementary School compares
Jericho 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 49% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.4% | ▼ 39% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 423 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
423
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 49% 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
30.5%
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
$27,479
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 45.4%
Hispanic or Latino 34.3%
Asian 9.0%
African American 8.0%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 45.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, Jericho Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Middle Country Central School District reports $27,479 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jericho Elementary 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 Jericho Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~423 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jericho Elementary School
How many students attend Jericho Elementary School?
Jericho Elementary School has 423 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Centereach, NY. CCD year-over-year: 413 (2022-23) → 421 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jericho Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jericho Elementary School is 17.6:1, which is 49% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jericho Elementary School?
34.4% of students at Jericho Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jericho Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jericho Elementary School is White at 45.4% of enrollment, in Centereach, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jericho Elementary School?
Jericho Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Jericho Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Centereach?
By Resource Investment Index, Jericho Elementary School ranks #2 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.
What other schools are in Middle Country Central School District?
Besides Jericho Elementary 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.