- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bayport, NY
Sylvan Avenue Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sylvan Avenue Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360411000176
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sylvan Avenue Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Bayport · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- students per teacher
- 15.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sylvan Avenue Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sylvan Avenue Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Bayport, NY.
School address
NCES ID 360411000176 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Sylvan Avenue Elementary School held near 299 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 27.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 360411000176 · Bayport, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
318 enr · 11:1 · 15.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Bayport-Blue Point High School (579 students)
Sylvan Avenue Elementary School held near 299 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 27.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Sylvan Avenue Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bayport-Blue P
Bayport-Blue Point High School
579 students
- James Wilson Y
James Wilson Young Middle School
399 students
- This school
Sylvan Avenue Elementary School
318 students
- Academy Street
Academy Street Elementary School
317 students
- Blue Point Ele 218
Blue Point Elementary School
218 students
What this shows Sylvan Avenue Elementary School reports 318 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sylvan Avenue Elementary School compares
Sylvan Avenue 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 7% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.0% | ▼ 73% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 318 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
318
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 45% in New York - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.2%
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
$38,825
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 78.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 1.9%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 78.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.6, Sylvan Avenue Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Bayport-Blue Point Union Free School District reports $38,825 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sylvan Avenue Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayport-Blue Point High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James Wilson Young Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Academy Street Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blue Point Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sylvan Avenue Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 218
- Students per teacher
- 6.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~318 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sylvan Avenue Elementary School
How many students attend Sylvan Avenue Elementary School?
Sylvan Avenue Elementary School has 318 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bayport, NY. CCD year-over-year: 306 (2022-23) → 299 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sylvan Avenue Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sylvan Avenue Elementary School is 11:1, which is 7% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 30% 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 Sylvan Avenue Elementary School?
15.0% of students at Sylvan Avenue Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sylvan Avenue Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sylvan Avenue Elementary School is White at 78.6% of enrollment, in Bayport, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sylvan Avenue Elementary School?
Sylvan Avenue Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Sylvan Avenue Elementary School rank among public schools in Bayport?
By Resource Investment Index, Sylvan Avenue Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Bayport, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Bayport-Blue Point Union Free School District?
Besides Sylvan Avenue Elementary School, Bayport-Blue Point Union Free School District also operates Bayport-Blue Point High School (579 students), James Wilson Young Middle School (399 students), and Academy Street Elementary School (317 students). See the Bayport-Blue Point Union Free School District district page for the complete list.