Serving 512 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bretton Woods Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 512 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bretton Woods Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Bretton Woods Elementary School's student population of 512 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
512 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bretton Woods Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bretton Woods Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#663 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
10%
Hispanic
22%
29%
Black
4%
16%
White
59%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bretton Woods Elementary School's ranking?
Bretton Woods Elementary School is ranked #663 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Bretton Woods Elementary School?
512 students attend Bretton Woods Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Bretton Woods Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bretton Woods Elementary School?
Bretton Woods Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bretton Woods Elementary School offer ?
Bretton Woods Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bretton Woods Elementary School part of?
Bretton Woods Elementary School is part of Hauppauge Union Free School District.
School Reviews
5 12/6/2016
Teachers and Staffs are very kind . Excellent coaching n guiding . Making kids creative in there own way. Encouraging students with Lots of activities, funs n gamings.
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