- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Maud S Sherwood Elementary School held near 351 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 361554001326 · Islip, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
366 enr · 12.2:1 · 31.0% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Islip High School (890 students)
Maud S Sherwood Elementary School held near 351 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Maud S Sherwood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Islip High Sch
Islip High School
890 students
- Islip Middle S
Islip Middle School
601 students
- Commack Road E
Commack Road Elementary School
422 students
- Wing Elementar
Wing Elementary School
373 students
- This school
Maud S Sherwood Elementary School
366 students
What this shows Maud S Sherwood Elementary School reports 366 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maud S Sherwood Elementary School compares
Maud S Sherwood Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 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 methodology
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
$32,807
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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
District finance for Islip Union Free School District reports $32,807 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~366 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 335 (2022-23) → 351 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.