- Enrollment
- 1,553
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Centereach, NY
Oxhead Road School
Federal NCES profile for Oxhead Road School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361920001744
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oxhead Road School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Centereach · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 37.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Oxhead Road School has class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oxhead Road School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Centereach, NY.
School address
District: Middle Country Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361920001744 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Oxhead Road School held near 359 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.3 → 23.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 361920001744 · Centereach, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
383 enr · 15.3:1 · 37.5% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Newfield High School (1,553 students)
Oxhead Road School held near 359 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.3 → 23.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Oxhead Road School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newfield High
Newfield High School
1,553 students
- Centereach Hig
Centereach High School
1,467 students
- Selden Middle
Selden Middle School
1,080 students
- Dawnwood Middl
Dawnwood Middle School
967 students
- New Lane Memor
New Lane Memorial Elementary School
771 students
- This school 383
Oxhead Road School
383 students
What this shows Oxhead Road School reports 383 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oxhead Road School compares
Oxhead Road 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 30% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.5% | ▼ 33% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 88% in New York - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.0%
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
$27,479
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.4%
Hispanic or Latino 39.9%
Asian 7.8%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 3.4%
Largest group: White at 44.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, Oxhead Road School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Middle Country Central School District reports $27,479 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oxhead Road School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centereach High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Selden Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dawnwood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Lane Memorial Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oxhead Road School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,467
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,080
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~383 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oxhead Road School
How many students attend Oxhead Road School?
Oxhead Road School has 383 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Centereach, NY. CCD year-over-year: 371 (2022-23) → 359 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oxhead Road School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oxhead Road School is 15.3:1, which is 30% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oxhead Road School?
37.5% of students at Oxhead Road School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oxhead Road School?
The largest demographic group at Oxhead Road School is White at 44.4% of enrollment, in Centereach, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oxhead Road School?
Oxhead Road School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Oxhead Road School rank among elementary schools in Centereach?
By Resource Investment Index, Oxhead Road School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Centereach, 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 Centereach on the city page.
What other schools are in Middle Country Central School District?
Besides Oxhead Road School, Middle Country Central School District also operates Newfield High School (1,553 students), Centereach High School (1,467 students), and Selden Middle School (1,080 students). See the Middle Country Central School District district page for the complete list.