Enrollment
639
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 360528000252
Loretta Park Elementary School — Brentwood, NY
Federal NCES profile for Loretta Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 23/100.
👥 Class size 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 24
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: Brentwood Union Free 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)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Loretta Park Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Loretta Park Elementary School reports 639 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 43.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 28% above the New York state mean of 11.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 6% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 84.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 51% above the New York average and 64% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 639 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 30.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Brentwood Union Free School District spends $25,697 per pupil district-wide, below the New York average of $29,727 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 21.7% from local sources (property taxes), 62.2% from the state, and 16.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (F), calculated from 4 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 Loretta Park 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 28% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.8% | ▲ 51% | 56.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 639 | top 77% | — | — |
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
84.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 51% 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
15:1
students per teacher
— 28% above state mean
Top 89% in New York — lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
30.5%
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
$25,697
per pupil, district-wide
— below New York avg of $29,727
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 639 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 639 Top 77% in New York — larger than 23% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 43.0
Students per teacher 15:1 +28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 84.8% +51% vs state
NCES ID 360528000252
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.3%
African American 7.0%
White 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Two or More 0.6%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 639:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 30.5%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brentwood Union Free School District, which includes Loretta Park Elementary School.
$25,697
Per student
-14%
vs New York
Avg $29,727
+32%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 21.7%
State 62.2%
Federal 16.2%
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
- 4,816
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,287
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,108
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Enrollment
- 975
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
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Laurel Park Elementary School
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Pine Park Elementary School
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Southeast Elementary School
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533 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Loretta Park Elementary School
How many students attend Loretta Park Elementary School?
Loretta Park Elementary School has 639 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in BRENTWOOD, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Loretta Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Loretta Park Elementary School is 15:1, which is 28% higher than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Loretta Park Elementary School?
84.8% of students at Loretta 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 Loretta Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Loretta Park Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 87.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in BRENTWOOD, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Loretta Park Elementary School?
Loretta Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.