Enrollment
1,192
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Central Islip, NY
Ralph Reed School
Federal NCES profile for Ralph Reed School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360687000478
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ralph Reed School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Central Islip · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.5:1
- large classes for New York
- 75.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ralph Reed School has class sizes larger than 84% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ralph Reed School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Central Islip, NY.
School address
District: Central Islip Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 360687000478 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
82.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ralph Reed School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ralph Reed School
Ralph Reed School is a high-poverty, large middle school in Central Islip, New York, enrolling 1,192 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,192 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 299 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #225, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (79%) and African American (15%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 397 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Central Islip Union Free School District also operates Central Islip Senior High School (2,615 students) and Charles a Mulligan Elementary School (997 students) alongside Ralph Reed School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ralph Reed School compares
Ralph Reed School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 23% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.5% | ▲ 34% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,192 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,192
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 84% in New York - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.4%
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
$28,339
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 397 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
137
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.4%
African American 15.4%
White 2.5%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.5, Ralph Reed School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Central Islip Union Free School District, which includes Ralph Reed School.
$28,339
Per student
+7%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+71%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.5%
State 53.6%
Federal 8.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Ralph Reed School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Islip Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles a Mulligan Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Andrew T Morrow School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Francis J O'neill School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marguerite L Mulvey School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ralph Reed School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,615
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 997
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,192 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ralph Reed School
How many students attend Ralph Reed School?
Ralph Reed School has 1,192 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Central Islip, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ralph Reed School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ralph Reed School is 14.5:1, which is 23% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ralph Reed School?
75.5% of students at Ralph Reed School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ralph Reed School?
The largest demographic group at Ralph Reed School is Hispanic or Latino at 79.4% of enrollment, in Central Islip, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ralph Reed School?
Ralph Reed School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ralph Reed School rank among public schools in Central Islip?
By Resource Investment Index, Ralph Reed School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Central Islip, 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 Central Islip on the city page.
Is Ralph Reed School a good school?
Ralph Reed School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Central Islip Union Free School District?
Besides Ralph Reed School, Central Islip Union Free School District also operates Central Islip Senior High School (2,615 students), Charles a Mulligan Elementary School (997 students), and Andrew T Morrow School (821 students). See the Central Islip Union Free School District district page for the complete list.
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