- Enrollment
- 2,106
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Uniondale, NY
Smith Street Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Smith Street Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362928003942
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smith Street Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Uniondale · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.6:1
- students per teacher
- 59.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Smith Street Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Smith Street Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Uniondale, NY.
School address
District: Uniondale Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 362928003942 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+51 students YoY
Smith Street Elementary School grew from 408 students in 2022-23 to 459 in 2023-24 (+12.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 45.9 → 40.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+51 students YoY 362928003942 · Uniondale, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
476 enr · 10.6:1 · 59.1% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Uniondale High School (2,106 students)
Smith Street Elementary School grew from 408 students in 2022-23 to 459 in 2023-24 (+12.5%). Teacher FTE lost 45.9 → 40.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Smith Street Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Uniondale High
Uniondale High School
2,106 students
- California Ave 730
California Avenue Elementary School
730 students
- Turtle Hook Mi 637
Turtle Hook Middle School
637 students
- Lawrence Road 623
Lawrence Road Middle School
623 students
- Northern Parkw 612
Northern Parkway Elementary School
612 students
- This school 476
Smith Street Elementary School
476 students
What this shows Smith Street Elementary School reports 476 students on the CCD universe file.
How Smith Street Elementary School compares
Smith Street Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.1% | ▲ 5% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 476 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
476
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in New York - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.9%
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
$36,487
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 476 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.7%
African American 37.6%
Two or More 1.5%
White 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, Smith Street Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Uniondale Union Free School District reports $36,487 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Smith Street Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uniondale High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| California Avenue Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Turtle Hook Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lawrence Road Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northern Parkway Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Smith Street Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 637
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~476 students)
Frequently asked questions about Smith Street Elementary School
How many students attend Smith Street Elementary School?
Smith Street Elementary School has 476 students enrolled. It is a public school in Uniondale, NY. CCD year-over-year: 408 (2022-23) → 459 (2023-24), up 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smith Street Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Smith Street Elementary School is 10.6:1, which is 10% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 32% 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 Smith Street Elementary School?
59.1% of students at Smith Street Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smith Street Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Smith Street Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 59.7% of enrollment, in Uniondale, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smith Street Elementary School?
Smith Street Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Smith Street Elementary School rank among schools in Uniondale?
By Resource Investment Index, Smith Street Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Uniondale, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Uniondale on the city page.
What other schools are in Uniondale Union Free School District?
Besides Smith Street Elementary School, Uniondale Union Free School District also operates Uniondale High School (2,106 students), California Avenue Elementary School (730 students), and Turtle Hook Middle School (637 students). See the Uniondale Union Free School District district page for the complete list.