- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Valley Stream, NY
Robert W Carbonaro School
Federal NCES profile for Robert W Carbonaro School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362946003974
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert W Carbonaro School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Valley Stream · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 33.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert W Carbonaro School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert W Carbonaro School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Valley Stream, NY.
School address
District: Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 362946003974 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Robert W Carbonaro School held near 386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 34.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 362946003974 · Valley Stream, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
376 enr · 11.4:1 · 33.9% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Brooklyn Avenue School (357 students)
Robert W Carbonaro School held near 386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 34.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Robert W Carbonaro School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Robert W Carbonaro School
376 students
- Brooklyn Avenu
Brooklyn Avenue School
357 students
- William L Buck
William L Buck School
303 students
What this shows Robert W Carbonaro School reports 376 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert W Carbonaro School compares
Robert W Carbonaro 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.9% | ▼ 40% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 376 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
376
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in New York - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.7%
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
$31,617
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 188 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.9%
African American 25.3%
Asian 25.0%
White 6.6%
Two or More 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.9, Robert W Carbonaro School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District reports $31,617 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Robert W Carbonaro School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Avenue School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William L Buck School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert W Carbonaro School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~376 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robert W Carbonaro School
How many students attend Robert W Carbonaro School?
Robert W Carbonaro School has 376 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Valley Stream, NY. CCD year-over-year: 369 (2022-23) → 386 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert W Carbonaro School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert W Carbonaro School is 11.4:1, which is 3% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Robert W Carbonaro School?
33.9% of students at Robert W Carbonaro School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert W Carbonaro School?
The largest demographic group at Robert W Carbonaro School is Hispanic or Latino at 39.9% of enrollment, in Valley Stream, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert W Carbonaro School?
Robert W Carbonaro School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Robert W Carbonaro School rank among elementary schools in Valley Stream?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert W Carbonaro School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Valley Stream, 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 Valley Stream on the city page.
What other schools are in Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District?
Besides Robert W Carbonaro School, Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District also operates Brooklyn Avenue School (357 students) and William L Buck School (303 students). See the Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District district page for the complete list.