Enrollment
366
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Islip, NY
Maud S Sherwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Maud S Sherwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361554001326
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maud S Sherwood Elementary School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Islip · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 31.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Maud S Sherwood Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maud S Sherwood Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Islip, NY.
School address
District: Islip Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 361554001326 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Maud S Sherwood Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Maud S Sherwood Elementary School
Maud S Sherwood Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Islip, New York, enrolling 366 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 366 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 769 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #8, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 59/100).
13.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Islip Union Free School District also operates Islip High School (890 students) and Islip Middle School (601 students) alongside Maud S Sherwood 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 Maud S Sherwood Elementary School compares
Maud S Sherwood 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 | 12.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.0% | ▼ 45% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in New York - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$30,198
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 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 56.3%
Hispanic or Latino 29.8%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 4.6%
Asian 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 56.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, Maud S Sherwood Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Islip Union Free School District, which includes Maud S Sherwood Elementary School.
$30,198
Per student
+14%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+82%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.0%
State 31.4%
Federal 6.6%
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 Maud S Sherwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islip High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Islip Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Commack Road Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wing Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maud S Sherwood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary 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 (~366 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Maud S Sherwood Elementary School
How many students attend Maud S Sherwood Elementary School?
Maud S Sherwood Elementary School has 366 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Islip, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maud S Sherwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maud S Sherwood Elementary School is 12.2:1, which is 3% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Maud S Sherwood Elementary School?
31.0% of students at Maud S Sherwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maud S Sherwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Maud S Sherwood Elementary School is White at 56.3% of enrollment, in Islip, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maud S Sherwood Elementary School?
Maud S Sherwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 Maud S Sherwood Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Islip?
By Resource Investment Index, Maud S Sherwood Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Islip, 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 Islip on the city page.
Is Maud S Sherwood Elementary School a good school?
Maud S Sherwood Elementary School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 Islip Union Free School District?
Besides Maud S Sherwood Elementary School, Islip Union Free School District also operates Islip High School (890 students), Islip Middle School (601 students), and Commack Road Elementary School (422 students). See the Islip Union Free School District district page for the complete list.
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