Enrollment
376
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robert W Carbonaro School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Robert W Carbonaro School
Robert W Carbonaro School is a mid-sized elementary school in Valley Stream, New York, enrolling 376 students.
At 11.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 376 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 837 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #38, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (40%) and African American (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 188 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District also operates Brooklyn Avenue School (357 students) and William L Buck School (303 students) alongside Robert W Carbonaro 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 Robert W Carbonaro School compares
Robert W Carbonaro 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$30,995
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District, which includes Robert W Carbonaro School.
$30,995
Per student
+17%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+87%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.8%
State 27.8%
Federal 11.4%
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 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
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary 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 (~376 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Robert W Carbonaro School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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