Enrollment
517
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Smithtown Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Smithtown Elementary School
Smithtown Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Smithtown, New York, enrolling 517 students.
At 11.5:1, 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.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.6% free-meal eligibility runs 76% below the New York average.
Enrollment of 517 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 538 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #254.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 48/100).
17.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Smithtown Central School District also operates Smithtown High School East (1,403 students) and Smithtown High School-West (1,158 students) alongside Smithtown Elementary 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 Smithtown Elementary School compares
Smithtown Elementary 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$30,588
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Smithtown Central School District, which includes Smithtown Elementary School.
$30,588
Per student
+16%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+84%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.3%
State 22.6%
Federal 6.1%
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 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
- 1,403
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- 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
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 (~517 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Smithtown Elementary School a good school?
Smithtown Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 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.
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