Enrollment
511
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Levittown, NY
Michael F Stokes School
Federal NCES profile for Michael F Stokes School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361551001322
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Michael F Stokes School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Levittown · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for New York
- 23.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Michael F Stokes School has class sizes larger than 89% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Michael F Stokes School ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Levittown, NY.
School address
District: Island Trees Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 361551001322 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Michael F Stokes School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Michael F Stokes School
Michael F Stokes School is a mid-sized elementary school in Levittown, New York, enrolling 511 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.5:1 is larger than about 89% of New York schools and 31% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 511 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 792 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #677, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (36%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 511 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Island Trees Union Free School District also operates Island Trees Middle School (725 students) and Island Trees High School (701 students) alongside Michael F Stokes 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 Michael F Stokes School compares
Michael F Stokes 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.7% | ▼ 58% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 511 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
511
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 89% in New York - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.7%
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
$28,701
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 511 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 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 36.2%
Hispanic or Latino 34.1%
Asian 26.4%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 36.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, Michael F Stokes School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Island Trees Union Free School District, which includes Michael F Stokes School.
$28,701
Per student
+9%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+73%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.5%
State 32.2%
Federal 7.4%
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 Michael F Stokes School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Island Trees Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Island Trees High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J Fred Sparke School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Michael F Stokes School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 701
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~511 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Michael F Stokes School
How many students attend Michael F Stokes School?
Michael F Stokes School has 511 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Levittown, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Michael F Stokes School?
The student-teacher ratio at Michael F Stokes School is 15.5:1, which is 31% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Michael F Stokes School?
23.7% of students at Michael F Stokes School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Michael F Stokes School?
The largest demographic group at Michael F Stokes School is White at 36.2% of enrollment, in Levittown, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Michael F Stokes School?
Michael F Stokes School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Michael F Stokes School rank among elementary schools in Levittown?
By Resource Investment Index, Michael F Stokes School ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Levittown, 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 Levittown on the city page.
Is Michael F Stokes School a good school?
Michael F Stokes School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Island Trees Union Free School District?
Besides Michael F Stokes School, Island Trees Union Free School District also operates Island Trees Middle School (725 students), Island Trees High School (701 students), and J Fred Sparke School (323 students). See the Island Trees Union Free School District district page for the complete list.
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