Enrollment
657
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mount Sinai, NY
Mount Sinai Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mount Sinai Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362004001829
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mount Sinai Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of New York schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Mount Sinai · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 11.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mount Sinai Elementary School has class sizes larger than 72% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Sinai Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Mount Sinai, NY.
School address
District: Mount Sinai Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 362004001829 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mount Sinai Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mount Sinai Elementary School
Mount Sinai Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Mount Sinai, New York, enrolling 657 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.5% free-meal eligibility runs 80% below the New York average.
Enrollment of 657 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 435 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #260.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 44/100).
17.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Mount Sinai Union Free School District also operates Robert M Grable Jr Mount Sinai High School (710 students) and Mount Sinai Middle School (617 students) alongside Mount Sinai 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 Mount Sinai Elementary School compares
Mount Sinai 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 | 13.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.5% | ▼ 80% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 657 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
657
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 72% in New York - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$27,845
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
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 72.0%
Hispanic or Latino 18.7%
Asian 5.5%
African American 1.8%
Two or More 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.3, Mount Sinai Elementary School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mount Sinai Union Free School District, which includes Mount Sinai Elementary School.
$27,845
Per student
+5%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+68%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.1%
State 32.7%
Federal 8.3%
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 Mount Sinai Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert M Grable Jr Mount Sinai High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Sinai Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mount Sinai Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~657 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mount Sinai Elementary School
How many students attend Mount Sinai Elementary School?
Mount Sinai Elementary School has 657 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mount Sinai, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Sinai Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Sinai Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 11% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mount Sinai Elementary School?
11.5% of students at Mount Sinai Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mount Sinai Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mount Sinai Elementary School is White at 72.0% of enrollment, in Mount Sinai, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mount Sinai Elementary School?
Mount Sinai Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Mount Sinai Elementary School rank among public schools in Mount Sinai?
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Sinai Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Mount Sinai, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mount Sinai on the city page.
Is Mount Sinai Elementary School a good school?
Mount Sinai Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% 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 Mount Sinai Union Free School District?
Besides Mount Sinai Elementary School, Mount Sinai Union Free School District also operates Robert M Grable Jr Mount Sinai High School (710 students) and Mount Sinai Middle School (617 students). See the Mount Sinai Union Free School District district page for the complete list.
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