Enrollment
551
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · East Setauket, NY
Nassakeag Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Nassakeag Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362820003804
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nassakeag Elementary School earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of New York schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in East Setauket · Resource Index
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 10.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Nassakeag 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, Nassakeag Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in East Setauket, NY.
School address
District: Three Village Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362820003804 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nassakeag Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nassakeag Elementary School
Nassakeag Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in East Setauket, New York, enrolling 551 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, 10.5% free-meal eligibility runs 81% below the New York average.
Enrollment of 551 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 476 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 (59%) and Asian (26%) (diversity index 58/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Three Village Central School District spends $36,330 per pupil, 38% above the New York average, a better-resourced district than most.
Three Village Central School District also operates Ward Melville Senior High School (1,442 students) and Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School (655 students) alongside Nassakeag 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 Nassakeag Elementary School compares
Nassakeag 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 | 10.5% | ▼ 81% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 551 | top 32% | - | - |
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.
551
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% 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
4.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$36,330
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
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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 58.6%
Asian 26.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 1.8%
Largest group: White at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.8, Nassakeag 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 Three Village Central School District, which includes Nassakeag Elementary School.
$36,330
Per student
+38%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+119%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.7%
State 25.5%
Federal 2.8%
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 Nassakeag Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ward Melville Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Paul J Gelinas Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Minnesauke Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Setauket Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nassakeag Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,442
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~551 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Nassakeag Elementary School
How many students attend Nassakeag Elementary School?
Nassakeag Elementary School has 551 students enrolled. It is a public school in East Setauket, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nassakeag Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nassakeag 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 Nassakeag Elementary School?
10.5% of students at Nassakeag Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nassakeag Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Nassakeag Elementary School is White at 58.6% of enrollment, in East Setauket, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nassakeag Elementary School?
Nassakeag Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (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 Nassakeag Elementary School rank among schools in East Setauket?
By Resource Investment Index, Nassakeag Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in East Setauket, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in East Setauket on the city page.
Is Nassakeag Elementary School a good school?
Nassakeag Elementary School earns 69/100 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 Three Village Central School District?
Besides Nassakeag Elementary School, Three Village Central School District also operates Ward Melville Senior High School (1,442 students), Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School (655 students), and Paul J Gelinas Junior High School (651 students). See the Three Village Central School District district page for the complete list.
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