- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Huntington, NY
Oakwood Primary Center
Federal NCES profile for Oakwood Primary Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362730003727
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakwood Primary Center earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #7 of 9
- public schools in Huntington · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 46.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakwood Primary Center has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakwood Primary Center ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Huntington, NY.
School address
District: South Huntington Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 362730003727 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Oakwood Primary Center held near 643 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.4 → 56.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 362730003727 · Huntington, NY Other · MID · TRAD
643 enr · 11.7:1 · 46.2% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Walt Whitman High School (1,939 students)
Oakwood Primary Center held near 643 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.4 → 56.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Oakwood Primary Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Walt Whitman H
Walt Whitman High School
1,939 students
- Henry L Stimso
Henry L Stimson Middle School
845 students
- Birchwood Inte 659
Birchwood Intermediate School
659 students
- This school 643
Oakwood Primary Center
643 students
- Maplewood Inte 594
Maplewood Intermediate School
594 students
- Countrywood Pr 572
Countrywood Primary Center
572 students
What this shows Oakwood Primary Center reports 643 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oakwood Primary Center compares
Oakwood Primary Center 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.2% | ▼ 18% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 643 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
643
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in New York - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.6%
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
$33,501
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 + 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, Oakwood Primary Center is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for South Huntington Union Free School District reports $33,501 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oakwood Primary Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walt Whitman High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henry L Stimson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Birchwood Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maplewood Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Countrywood Primary Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oakwood Primary Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide other 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 (~643 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Oakwood Primary Center
How many students attend Oakwood Primary Center?
Oakwood Primary Center has 643 students enrolled. It is a public school in Huntington, NY. CCD year-over-year: 653 (2022-23) → 643 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakwood Primary Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakwood Primary Center is 11.7:1, which is 1% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 25% 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 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% of enrollment, in Huntington, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakwood Primary Center?
Oakwood Primary Center has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Oakwood Primary Center rank among public schools in Huntington?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakwood Primary Center ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Huntington, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Huntington on the city page.
What other schools are in South Huntington Union Free School District?
Besides Oakwood Primary Center, South Huntington Union Free School District also operates Walt Whitman High School (1,939 students), Henry L Stimson Middle School (845 students), and Birchwood Intermediate School (659 students). See the South Huntington Union Free School District district page for the complete list.