- Enrollment
- 4,816
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brentwood, NY
Laurel Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Laurel Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360528000251
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laurel Park Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #1 of 7
- elementary schools in Brentwood · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 83.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Laurel Park Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel Park Elementary School ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Brentwood, NY.
School address
District: Brentwood Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 360528000251 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Laurel Park Elementary School shrank from 665 students in 2022-23 to 622 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 45.2 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 360528000251 · Brentwood, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
671 enr · 14.9:1 · 83.6% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Brentwood High School (4,816 students)
Laurel Park Elementary School shrank from 665 students in 2022-23 to 622 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE added 45.2 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Laurel Park Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brentwood High
Brentwood High School
4,816 students
- Freshman Cente 1,287
Freshman Center
1,287 students
- East Middle Sc 1,108
East Middle School
1,108 students
- North Middle S 1,051
North Middle School
1,051 students
- South Middle S 975
South Middle School
975 students
- This school 671
Laurel Park Elementary School
671 students
What this shows Laurel Park Elementary School reports 671 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laurel Park Elementary School compares
Laurel Park Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 26% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.6% | ▲ 49% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 671 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
671
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 86% in New York - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.5%
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
$26,565
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 + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.3%
African American 5.8%
White 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Two or More 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.8, Laurel Park Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Brentwood Union Free School District reports $26,565 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Laurel Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brentwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Freshman Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laurel Park Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,287
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,108
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 975
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~671 students)
Frequently asked questions about Laurel Park Elementary School
How many students attend Laurel Park Elementary School?
Laurel Park Elementary School has 671 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brentwood, NY. CCD year-over-year: 665 (2022-23) → 622 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurel Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Laurel Park Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 26% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Laurel Park Elementary School?
83.6% of students at Laurel Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laurel Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Laurel Park Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 89.3% of enrollment, in Brentwood, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laurel Park Elementary School?
Laurel Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Laurel Park Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Brentwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel Park Elementary School ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Brentwood, 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 Brentwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Brentwood Union Free School District?
Besides Laurel Park Elementary School, Brentwood Union Free School District also operates Brentwood High School (4,816 students), Freshman Center (1,287 students), and East Middle School (1,108 students). See the Brentwood Union Free School District district page for the complete list.