Enrollment
643
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 362730003727
Oakwood Primary Center — Huntington, NY
Federal NCES profile for Oakwood Primary Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 16
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: South Huntington Union Free School District · New York
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oakwood Primary Center compares with New York and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Oakwood Primary Center reports 643 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 55.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% above the New York state mean of 11.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 25% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 46.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 18% below the New York average and 11% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 33.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding South Huntington Union Free School District spends $32,039 per pupil district-wide, above the New York average of $29,727 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 61.5% from local sources (property taxes), 29.1% from the state, and 9.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Oakwood Primary Center compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New York state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.2% | ▼ 18% | 56.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 643 | top 78% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
46.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 18% below 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
— 2% above state mean
Top 58% in New York — lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
33.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$32,039
per pupil, district-wide
— above New York avg of $29,727
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 643 Top 78% in New York — larger than 22% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 55.0
Students per teacher 11.9:1 +2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 46.2% -18% vs state
NCES ID 362730003727
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.8%
White 32.5%
Asian 5.6%
African American 4.5%
Two or More 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 33.6%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Huntington Union Free School District, which includes Oakwood Primary Center.
$32,039
Per student
+8%
vs New York
Avg $29,727
+64%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 61.5%
State 29.1%
Federal 9.3%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
Educator & family resources
In-depth guides on understanding NCES data, school choice, and education funding.
Understanding NCES data
How CCD, CRDC and EDFacts feed every public-school number you see.
Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
Three school types, three funding models, three sets of trade-offs.
School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Oakwood Primary Center
How many students attend Oakwood Primary Center?
Oakwood Primary Center has 643 students enrolled. It is a other school in HUNTINGTON, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakwood Primary Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakwood Primary Center is 11.9:1, which is 2% higher than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oakwood Primary Center?
46.2% of students at Oakwood Primary Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakwood Primary Center?
The largest demographic group at Oakwood Primary Center is Hispanic or Latino at 53.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in HUNTINGTON, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakwood Primary Center?
Oakwood Primary Center has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.