- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Islip, NY
Wing Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wing Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361554000331
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wing Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Islip · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 29.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Wing Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wing Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Islip, NY.
School address
District: Islip Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 361554000331 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Wing Elementary School held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.3 → 34.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 361554000331 · Islip, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
373 enr · 11.3:1 · 29.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Islip High School (890 students)
Wing Elementary School held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.3 → 34.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Wing Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Islip High Sch
Islip High School
890 students
- Islip Middle S
Islip Middle School
601 students
- Commack Road E
Commack Road Elementary School
422 students
- This school
Wing Elementary School
373 students
- Maud S Sherwoo
Maud S Sherwood Elementary School
366 students
What this shows Wing Elementary School reports 373 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wing Elementary School compares
Wing 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.6% | ▼ 47% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 373 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
373
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in New York - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.7%
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
$32,807
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 47.2%
Hispanic or Latino 37.5%
African American 5.6%
Asian 5.4%
Two or More 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 47.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.9, Wing Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Islip Union Free School District reports $32,807 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wing Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islip High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Islip Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Commack Road Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maud S Sherwood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wing Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~373 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wing Elementary School
How many students attend Wing Elementary School?
Wing Elementary School has 373 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Islip, NY. CCD year-over-year: 379 (2022-23) → 383 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wing Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wing Elementary School is 11.3:1, which is 4% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 28% 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 Wing Elementary School?
29.6% of students at Wing Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wing Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wing Elementary School is White at 47.2% of enrollment, in Islip, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wing Elementary School?
Wing Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Wing Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Islip?
By Resource Investment Index, Wing Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Islip, 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 Islip on the city page.
What other schools are in Islip Union Free School District?
Besides Wing Elementary School, Islip Union Free School District also operates Islip High School (890 students), Islip Middle School (601 students), and Commack Road Elementary School (422 students). See the Islip Union Free School District district page for the complete list.