- Enrollment
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Syosset, NY
South Grove Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Grove Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 71/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362856003840
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Grove Elementary School earns 71/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Syosset · Resource Index
- 71
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 11.3%
- free-lunch eligible
South Grove Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Grove Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Syosset, NY.
School address
District: Syosset Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362856003840 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
South Grove Elementary School held near 405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.3 → 41.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 362856003840 · Syosset, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
433 enr · 11.4:1 · 11.3% lunch · RII 71
Nearest enrollment peer: Syosset Senior High School (2,400 students)
South Grove Elementary School held near 405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.3 → 41.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
South Grove Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Syosset Senior
Syosset Senior High School
2,400 students
- H B Thompson M 951
H B Thompson Middle School
951 students
- South Woods Mi 802
South Woods Middle School
802 students
- Robbins Lane E 460
Robbins Lane Elementary School
460 students
- Berry Hill Ele 450
Berry Hill Elementary School
450 students
- This school 433
South Grove Elementary School
433 students
What this shows South Grove Elementary School reports 433 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Grove Elementary School compares
South Grove 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.3% | ▼ 80% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 433 | top 49% | - | - |
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.
433
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% 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
11.4:1
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
4.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$35,347
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
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 75.8%
White 15.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 75.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.9, South Grove Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Syosset Central School District reports $35,347 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Grove Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syosset Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| H B Thompson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Woods Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robbins Lane Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berry Hill Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Grove Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 951
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 802
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
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 (~433 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Grove Elementary School
How many students attend South Grove Elementary School?
South Grove Elementary School has 433 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Syosset, NY. CCD year-over-year: 416 (2022-23) → 405 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Grove Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Grove Elementary 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 South Grove Elementary School?
11.3% of students at South Grove Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Grove Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Grove Elementary School is Asian at 75.8% of enrollment, in Syosset, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Grove Elementary School?
South Grove Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 71/100 (higher 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 South Grove Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Syosset?
By Resource Investment Index, South Grove Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Syosset, 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 Syosset on the city page.
What other schools are in Syosset Central School District?
Besides South Grove Elementary School, Syosset Central School District also operates Syosset Senior High School (2,400 students), H B Thompson Middle School (951 students), and South Woods Middle School (802 students). See the Syosset Central School District district page for the complete list.