- Enrollment
- 1,403
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Smithtown, NY
Smithtown Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Smithtown Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362706003686
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smithtown Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Smithtown · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 13.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Smithtown Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Smithtown Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Smithtown, NY.
School address
District: Smithtown Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362706003686 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Smithtown Elementary School held near 493 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.7 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 362706003686 · Smithtown, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
517 enr · 11.5:1 · 13.6% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Smithtown High School East (1,403 students)
Smithtown Elementary School held near 493 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.7 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Smithtown Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Smithtown High
Smithtown High School East
1,403 students
- Smithtown High
Smithtown High School-West
1,158 students
- Great Hollow M
Great Hollow Middle School
750 students
- Accompsett Ele 523
Accompsett Elementary School
523 students
- Accompsett Mid 522
Accompsett Middle School
522 students
- This school 517
Smithtown Elementary School
517 students
What this shows Smithtown Elementary School reports 517 students on the CCD universe file.
How Smithtown Elementary School compares
Smithtown 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.6% | ▼ 76% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 517 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
517
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.6%
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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in New York - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$33,016
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 68.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.5%
Asian 6.4%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.3, Smithtown Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Smithtown Central School District reports $33,016 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Smithtown Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smithtown High School East | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Smithtown High School-West | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Great Hollow Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Accompsett Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Accompsett Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Smithtown Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,158
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~517 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Smithtown Elementary School
How many students attend Smithtown Elementary School?
Smithtown Elementary School has 517 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Smithtown, NY. CCD year-over-year: 514 (2022-23) → 493 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smithtown Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Smithtown Elementary School is 11.5:1, 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 Smithtown Elementary School?
13.6% of students at Smithtown Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smithtown Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Smithtown Elementary School is White at 68.5% of enrollment, in Smithtown, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smithtown Elementary School?
Smithtown Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Smithtown Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Smithtown?
By Resource Investment Index, Smithtown Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Smithtown, 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 Smithtown on the city page.
What other schools are in Smithtown Central School District?
Besides Smithtown Elementary School, Smithtown Central School District also operates Smithtown High School East (1,403 students), Smithtown High School-West (1,158 students), and Great Hollow Middle School (750 students). See the Smithtown Central School District district page for the complete list.