- Enrollment
- 4,816
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brentwood, NY
North Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360528000253
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Elementary School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of New York schools.
- #4 of 7
- elementary schools in Brentwood · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 83.3%
- free-lunch eligible
North Elementary School has class sizes larger than 92% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Brentwood, NY.
School address
District: Brentwood Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 360528000253 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
North Elementary School held near 855 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 54.8 → 57.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 360528000253 · Brentwood, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
881 enr · 16.3:1 · 83.3% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Brentwood High School (4,816 students)
North Elementary School held near 855 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 54.8 → 57.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
North Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brentwood High
Brentwood High School
4,816 students
- Freshman Cente 1,287
Freshman Center
1,287 students
- East Middle Sc 1,108
East Middle School
1,108 students
- North Middle S 1,051
North Middle School
1,051 students
- South Middle S 975
South Middle School
975 students
- This school 881
North Elementary School
881 students
What this shows North Elementary School reports 881 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Elementary School compares
North 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 38% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.3% | ▲ 48% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 881 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
881
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 92% in New York - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.5%
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
$26,565
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 881 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.1%
African American 6.6%
White 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.9, North Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Brentwood Union Free School District reports $26,565 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brentwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Freshman Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,287
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,108
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 975
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~881 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Elementary School
How many students attend North Elementary School?
North Elementary School has 881 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brentwood, NY. CCD year-over-year: 855 (2022-23) → 855 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Elementary School is 16.3:1, which is 38% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Elementary School?
83.3% of students at North Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 88.1% of enrollment, in Brentwood, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Elementary School?
North Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Brentwood?
By Resource Investment Index, North Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Brentwood, 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 Brentwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Brentwood Union Free School District?
Besides North Elementary School, Brentwood Union Free School District also operates Brentwood High School (4,816 students), Freshman Center (1,287 students), and East Middle School (1,108 students). See the Brentwood Union Free School District district page for the complete list.