- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Port Jefferson, NY
Port Jefferson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Port Jefferson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362349003281
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Port Jefferson Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Port Jefferson · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 13.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Port Jefferson Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Port Jefferson Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Port Jefferson, NY.
School address
District: Port Jefferson Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 362349003281 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Port Jefferson Elementary School held near 360 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.8 → 34.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 362349003281 · Port Jefferson, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
370 enr · 11.9:1 · 13.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Earl L Vandermeulen High School (313 students)
Port Jefferson Elementary School held near 360 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.8 → 34.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Port Jefferson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Port Jefferson Elementary School
370 students
- Earl L Vanderm
Earl L Vandermeulen High School
313 students
- Port Jefferson
Port Jefferson Middle School
224 students
What this shows Port Jefferson Elementary School reports 370 students on the CCD universe file.
How Port Jefferson Elementary School compares
Port Jefferson Elementary 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 | 11.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.7% | ▼ 76% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 61% | - | - |
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.
370
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
24.1%
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
$45,793
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 370 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 72.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%
Asian 6.2%
African American 2.2%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: White at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.0, Port Jefferson Elementary School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Port Jefferson Union Free School District reports $45,793 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Port Jefferson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earl L Vandermeulen High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Port Jefferson Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Port Jefferson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~370 students)
Frequently asked questions about Port Jefferson Elementary School
How many students attend Port Jefferson Elementary School?
Port Jefferson Elementary School has 370 students enrolled. It is a public school in Port Jefferson, NY. CCD year-over-year: 364 (2022-23) → 360 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Port Jefferson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Port Jefferson 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 Port Jefferson Elementary School?
13.7% of students at Port Jefferson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Port Jefferson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Port Jefferson Elementary School is White at 72.4% of enrollment, in Port Jefferson, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Port Jefferson Elementary School?
Port Jefferson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Port Jefferson Elementary School rank among public schools in Port Jefferson?
By Resource Investment Index, Port Jefferson Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Port Jefferson, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Port Jefferson Union Free School District?
Besides Port Jefferson Elementary School, Port Jefferson Union Free School District also operates Earl L Vandermeulen High School (313 students) and Port Jefferson Middle School (224 students). See the Port Jefferson Union Free School District district page for the complete list.