Enrollment
514
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Islip, NY
Manetuck Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Manetuck Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 363069004129
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manetuck Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in West Islip · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 12.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Manetuck Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manetuck Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in West Islip, NY.
School address
District: West Islip Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 363069004129 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Manetuck Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Manetuck Elementary School
Manetuck Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in West Islip, New York, enrolling 514 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.9% free-meal eligibility runs 77% below the New York average.
With 514 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 529 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #148.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 40/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
West Islip Union Free School District also operates West Islip Senior High School (1,163 students) and Paul J Bellew Elementary School (463 students) alongside Manetuck Elementary 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 Manetuck Elementary School compares
Manetuck Elementary 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.9% | ▼ 77% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 514 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
514
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 73% in New York - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$29,668
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 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 76.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 3.7%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.6, Manetuck Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Islip Union Free School District, which includes Manetuck Elementary School.
$29,668
Per student
+12%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+79%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.8%
State 30.1%
Federal 6.0%
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 Manetuck Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Islip Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Paul J Bellew Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bayview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Udall Road Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oquenock Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manetuck Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,163
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other 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 (~514 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Manetuck Elementary School
How many students attend Manetuck Elementary School?
Manetuck Elementary School has 514 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Islip, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manetuck Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Manetuck Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 12% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Manetuck Elementary School?
12.9% of students at Manetuck Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manetuck Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Manetuck Elementary School is White at 76.1% of enrollment, in West Islip, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manetuck Elementary School?
Manetuck Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Manetuck Elementary School rank among schools in West Islip?
By Resource Investment Index, Manetuck Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in West Islip, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in West Islip on the city page.
Is Manetuck Elementary School a good school?
Manetuck Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of 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 West Islip Union Free School District?
Besides Manetuck Elementary School, West Islip Union Free School District also operates West Islip Senior High School (1,163 students), Paul J Bellew Elementary School (463 students), and Bayview Elementary School (440 students). See the West Islip Union Free School District district page for the complete list.
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