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SMITHTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PublicRegularGrades 0–5
SMITHTOWN, New York · SMITHTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students517
Student:Teacher11.1:1
Free/Reduced Lunch19%
Title INo

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 456
517
Total Enrollment
State avg: 58%
19%-39.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

SMITHTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in SMITHTOWN, New York. The school enrolls 517 students. It is part of the SMITHTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

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
11.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
19% 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 ID362706003686

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment517
White68.5%
Hispanic / Latino20.5%
Black / African American1.0%
Asian6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races3.5%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
68.5%
Hispanic
20.5%
Black
1.0%
Asian
6.4%
Two+
3.5%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

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 %19%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)