- Enrollment
- 1,476
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Northport, NY
Ocean Avenue School
Federal NCES profile for Ocean Avenue School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362127003035
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ocean Avenue School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Northport · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 8.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ocean Avenue School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ocean Avenue School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Northport, NY.
School address
NCES ID 362127003035 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Ocean Avenue School held near 347 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.7 → 28.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 362127003035 · Northport, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
346 enr · 12.4:1 · 8.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Northport Senior High School (1,476 students)
Ocean Avenue School held near 347 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.7 → 28.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ocean 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
- Norwood Avenue 416
Norwood Avenue School
416 students
- Fifth Avenue E 377
Fifth Avenue Elementary School
377 students
- This school 346
Ocean Avenue School
346 students
What this shows Ocean Avenue School reports 346 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ocean Avenue School compares
Ocean 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 | 12.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.0% | ▼ 86% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 346 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
346
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in New York - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 346 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 80.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
Asian 2.9%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 80.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.6, Ocean 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 Ocean 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 |
| Norwood Avenue School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fifth Avenue Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ocean 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
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~346 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ocean Avenue School
How many students attend Ocean Avenue School?
Ocean Avenue School has 346 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Northport, NY. CCD year-over-year: 352 (2022-23) → 347 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ocean Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ocean Avenue School is 12.4:1, which is 5% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ocean Avenue School?
8.0% of students at Ocean Avenue School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ocean Avenue School?
The largest demographic group at Ocean Avenue School is White at 80.9% of enrollment, in Northport, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ocean Avenue School?
Ocean Avenue School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Ocean Avenue School rank among elementary schools in Northport?
By Resource Investment Index, Ocean Avenue School ranks #2 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 Ocean 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.