- Enrollment
- 2,008
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Holbrook, NY
Nokomis School
Federal NCES profile for Nokomis School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362535003505
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nokomis School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Holbrook · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- students per teacher
- 26.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Nokomis School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nokomis School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Holbrook, NY.
School address
District: Sachem Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362535003505 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-66 students YoY
Nokomis School shrank from 527 students in 2022-23 to 461 in 2023-24 (-12.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 45.3 → 40.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-66 students YoY 362535003505 · Holbrook, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
496 enr · 11:1 · 26.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Sachem High School North (2,008 students)
Nokomis School shrank from 527 students in 2022-23 to 461 in 2023-24 (-12.5%). Teacher FTE lost 45.3 → 40.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Nokomis School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sachem High Sc
Sachem High School North
2,008 students
- Sachem High Sc
Sachem High School East
1,984 students
- Seneca Middle
Seneca Middle School
928 students
- Sagamore Middl
Sagamore Middle School
893 students
- Samoset Middle
Samoset Middle School
847 students
- This school 496
Nokomis School
496 students
What this shows Nokomis School reports 496 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nokomis School compares
Nokomis School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 7% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.8% | ▼ 52% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 496 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
496
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 45% in New York - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$29,213
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
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.8%
Hispanic or Latino 31.5%
African American 4.2%
Asian 4.0%
Two or More 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 55.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Nokomis School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Sachem Central School District reports $29,213 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nokomis School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sachem High School North | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sachem High School East | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seneca Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sagamore Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Samoset Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nokomis School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,984
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 928
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~496 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nokomis School
How many students attend Nokomis School?
Nokomis School has 496 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Holbrook, NY. CCD year-over-year: 527 (2022-23) → 461 (2023-24), down 66.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nokomis School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nokomis School is 11:1, which is 7% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 30% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nokomis School?
26.8% of students at Nokomis School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nokomis School?
The largest demographic group at Nokomis School is White at 55.8% of enrollment, in Holbrook, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nokomis School?
Nokomis School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Nokomis School rank among elementary schools in Holbrook?
By Resource Investment Index, Nokomis School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Holbrook, 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 Holbrook on the city page.
What other schools are in Sachem Central School District?
Besides Nokomis School, Sachem Central School District also operates Sachem High School North (2,008 students), Sachem High School East (1,984 students), and Seneca Middle School (928 students). See the Sachem Central School District district page for the complete list.