- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Port Jefferson Sta, NY
Norwood Avenue School
Federal NCES profile for Norwood Avenue School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361578001365
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norwood Avenue School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Port Jefferson Sta · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 31.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Norwood Avenue School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norwood Avenue School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Port Jefferson Sta, NY.
School address
NCES ID 361578001365 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Norwood Avenue School held near 305 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.5 → 25.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 361578001365 · Port Jefferson Sta, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
316 enr · 12.2:1 · 31.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Comsewogue High School (1,160 students)
Norwood Avenue School held near 305 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.5 → 25.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Norwood Avenue School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Comsewogue Hig
Comsewogue High School
1,160 students
- John F Kennedy
John F Kennedy Middle School
814 students
- Terryville Roa
Terryville Road School
471 students
- Clinton Avenue 381
Clinton Avenue School
381 students
- This school 316
Norwood Avenue School
316 students
- Boyle Road Ele 306
Boyle Road Elementary School
306 students
What this shows Norwood Avenue School reports 316 students on the CCD universe file.
How Norwood Avenue School compares
Norwood Avenue 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 | 12.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.8% | ▼ 43% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 316 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
316
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in New York - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.3%
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
$28,299
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
Counselors0.0 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 53.8%
Hispanic or Latino 39.2%
African American 3.2%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: White at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Norwood Avenue School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District reports $28,299 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Norwood Avenue School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comsewogue High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John F Kennedy Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Terryville Road School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clinton Avenue School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boyle Road Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Norwood Avenue School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~316 students)
Frequently asked questions about Norwood Avenue School
How many students attend Norwood Avenue School?
Norwood Avenue School has 316 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Port Jefferson Sta, NY. CCD year-over-year: 321 (2022-23) → 305 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norwood Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Norwood Avenue School is 12.2:1, which is 3% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Norwood Avenue School?
31.8% of students at Norwood Avenue School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norwood Avenue School?
The largest demographic group at Norwood Avenue School is White at 53.8% of enrollment, in Port Jefferson Sta, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norwood Avenue School?
Norwood Avenue School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Norwood Avenue School rank among elementary schools in Port Jefferson Sta?
By Resource Investment Index, Norwood Avenue School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Port Jefferson Sta, 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 Port Jefferson Sta on the city page.
What other schools are in Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District?
Besides Norwood Avenue School, Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District also operates Comsewogue High School (1,160 students), John F Kennedy Middle School (814 students), and Terryville Road School (471 students). See the Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District district page for the complete list.