Enrollment
284
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 360000800196
Kreamer Street Elementary School — Bellport, NY
Federal NCES profile for Kreamer Street Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 29/100.
👥 Class size 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: South Country Central School District · New York
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.4:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kreamer Street Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Kreamer Street Elementary School reports 284 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 28.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 11% below the New York state mean of 11.7:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 35% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 35.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 37% below the New York average and 32% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 60.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding South Country Central School District spends $36,951 per pupil district-wide, above the New York average of $29,727 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 44.7% from local sources (property taxes), 41.9% from the state, and 13.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Kreamer Street Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New York state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.4:1 | ▼ 11% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.2% | ▼ 37% | 56.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 284 | top 22% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
35.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 37% 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
— 11% below state mean
Top 32% in New York — lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
60.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$36,951
per pupil, district-wide
— above New York avg of $29,727
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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 + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 284 Top 22% in New York — larger than 78% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 28.0
Students per teacher 10.4:1 -11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 35.2% -37% vs state
NCES ID 360000800196
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.1%
White 26.4%
African American 19.0%
Two or More 8.1%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 60.2%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Country Central School District, which includes Kreamer Street Elementary School.
$36,951
Per student
+24%
vs New York
Avg $29,727
+90%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 44.7%
State 41.9%
Federal 13.4%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,340
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Kreamer Street Elementary School
How many students attend Kreamer Street Elementary School?
Kreamer Street Elementary School has 284 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in BELLPORT, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kreamer Street Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kreamer Street Elementary School is 10.4:1, which is 11% lower than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 35% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kreamer Street Elementary School?
35.2% of students at Kreamer Street Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kreamer Street Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kreamer Street Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 45.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in BELLPORT, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kreamer Street Elementary School?
Kreamer Street Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.