- Enrollment
- 1,476
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Northport, NY
Norwood Avenue School
Federal NCES profile for Norwood Avenue School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362127003034
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norwood Avenue School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Northport · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 14.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Norwood Avenue School has class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norwood Avenue School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Northport, NY.
School address
NCES ID 362127003034 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Norwood Avenue School held near 425 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.6 → 32.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 362127003034 · Northport, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
416 enr · 13.4:1 · 14.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Northport Senior High School (1,476 students)
Norwood Avenue School held near 425 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.6 → 32.6 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
- Northport Seni
Northport Senior High School
1,476 students
- Northport Midd
Northport Middle School
694 students
- East Northport
East Northport Middle School
633 students
- This school 416
Norwood Avenue School
416 students
- Fifth Avenue E 377
Fifth Avenue Elementary School
377 students
- Pulaski Road S 351
Pulaski Road School
351 students
What this shows Norwood Avenue School reports 416 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 | 13.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.1% | ▼ 75% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 416 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
416
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 75% in New York - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.0%
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
$36,353
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 416 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 1.4%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 79.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.5, Norwood Avenue School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northport-East Northport Union Free School District reports $36,353 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northport Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northport Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Northport Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fifth Avenue Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pulaski Road School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~416 students)
Frequently asked questions about Norwood Avenue School
How many students attend Norwood Avenue School?
Norwood Avenue School has 416 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Northport, NY. CCD year-over-year: 434 (2022-23) → 425 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norwood Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Norwood Avenue School is 13.4:1, which is 14% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Norwood Avenue School?
14.1% 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 79.6% of enrollment, in Northport, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norwood Avenue School?
Norwood Avenue School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Norwood Avenue School rank among elementary schools in Northport?
By Resource Investment Index, Norwood Avenue School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Northport, 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 Northport on the city page.
What other schools are in Northport-East Northport Union Free School District?
Besides Norwood Avenue School, Northport-East Northport Union Free School District also operates Northport Senior High School (1,476 students), Northport Middle School (694 students), and East Northport Middle School (633 students). See the Northport-East Northport Union Free School District district page for the complete list.