- Enrollment
- 1,363
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Huntington, NY
Southdown School
Federal NCES profile for Southdown School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361509001266
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southdown School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 76% of New York schools.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Huntington · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.6:1
- small classes for New York
- 51.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Southdown School has class sizes smaller than 76% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southdown School ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Huntington, NY.
School address
District: Huntington Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 361509001266 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Southdown School held near 286 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.4 → 29.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 361509001266 · Huntington, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
270 enr · 9.6:1 · 51.2% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Huntington High School (1,363 students)
Southdown School held near 286 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.4 → 29.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Southdown School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Huntington Hig
Huntington High School
1,363 students
- J Taylor Finle
J Taylor Finley Middle School
579 students
- Jack Abrams St 438
Jack Abrams Stem Magnet School
438 students
- Woodhull Inter 435
Woodhull Intermediate School
435 students
- Washington Sch 335
Washington School
335 students
- This school 270
Southdown School
270 students
What this shows Southdown School reports 270 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southdown School compares
Southdown 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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.2% | ▼ 9% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 270 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
270
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below 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
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 24% in New York - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.1%
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
$34,053
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
Counselors0.1 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
Hispanic or Latino 56.7%
White 35.6%
African American 4.4%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.9, Southdown School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Huntington Union Free School District reports $34,053 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southdown School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J Taylor Finley Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jack Abrams Stem Magnet School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodhull Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southdown School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~270 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southdown School
How many students attend Southdown School?
Southdown School has 270 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Huntington, NY. CCD year-over-year: 289 (2022-23) → 286 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southdown School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southdown School is 9.6:1, which is 19% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 39% 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 Southdown School?
51.2% of students at Southdown School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southdown School?
The largest demographic group at Southdown School is Hispanic or Latino at 56.7% of enrollment, in Huntington, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southdown School?
Southdown School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Southdown School rank among elementary schools in Huntington?
By Resource Investment Index, Southdown School ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Huntington, 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 Huntington on the city page.
What other schools are in Huntington Union Free School District?
Besides Southdown School, Huntington Union Free School District also operates Huntington High School (1,363 students), J Taylor Finley Middle School (579 students), and Jack Abrams Stem Magnet School (438 students). See the Huntington Union Free School District district page for the complete list.