- Enrollment
- 1,163
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Islip, NY
Oquenock Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Oquenock Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 363069004130
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oquenock Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in West Islip · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 19.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Oquenock Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oquenock Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in West Islip, NY.
School address
District: West Islip Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 363069004130 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Oquenock Elementary School grew from 397 students in 2022-23 to 419 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.8 → 35.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 363069004130 · West Islip, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
418 enr · 11.9:1 · 19.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: West Islip Senior High School (1,163 students)
Oquenock Elementary School grew from 397 students in 2022-23 to 419 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 35.8 → 35.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Oquenock Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Islip Sen
West Islip Senior High School
1,163 students
- Manetuck Eleme
Manetuck Elementary School
514 students
- Paul J Bellew 463
Paul J Bellew Elementary School
463 students
- Bayview Elemen 440
Bayview Elementary School
440 students
- Udall Road Mid 438
Udall Road Middle School
438 students
- This school 418
Oquenock Elementary School
418 students
What this shows Oquenock Elementary School reports 418 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oquenock Elementary School compares
Oquenock Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 11.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.9% | ▼ 65% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 418 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
418
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in New York - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$31,860
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
Counselors0.3 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 72.2%
Hispanic or Latino 20.6%
Asian 4.3%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 72.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.4, Oquenock Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for West Islip Union Free School District reports $31,860 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oquenock Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Islip Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Manetuck Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paul J Bellew Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bayview Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Udall Road Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oquenock Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~418 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oquenock Elementary School
How many students attend Oquenock Elementary School?
Oquenock Elementary School has 418 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Islip, NY. CCD year-over-year: 397 (2022-23) → 419 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oquenock Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oquenock Elementary School is 11.9:1, which is 1% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oquenock Elementary School?
19.9% of students at Oquenock Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oquenock Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Oquenock Elementary School is White at 72.2% of enrollment, in West Islip, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oquenock Elementary School?
Oquenock Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Oquenock Elementary School rank among schools in West Islip?
By Resource Investment Index, Oquenock Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in West Islip, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in West Islip on the city page.
What other schools are in West Islip Union Free School District?
Besides Oquenock Elementary School, West Islip Union Free School District also operates West Islip Senior High School (1,163 students), Manetuck Elementary School (514 students), and Paul J Bellew Elementary School (463 students). See the West Islip Union Free School District district page for the complete list.