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DOGWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PublicRegularGrades 0–5
SMITHTOWN, New York · SMITHTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students350
Student:Teacher13.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch13%
Title INo
DOGWOOD
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 462
350
Total Enrollment
State avg: 58%
13%-45.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

DOGWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in SMITHTOWN, New York. The school enrolls 350 students. It is part of the SMITHTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New York state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
13:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
13% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 58% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictSMITHTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
County36103
CitySMITHTOWN
ZIP11787
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID362706003678

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment350
White0.6%
Hispanic / Latino9.2%
Black / African American4.0%
Asian0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native81.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.4%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.6%
Hispanic
9.2%
Black
4.0%
Asian
0.9%
Two+
3.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %13%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)