Serving 616 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Clayton Huey Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 616 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clayton Huey Elementary School's student population of 616 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
616 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Clayton Huey Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clayton Huey Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#2310 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
27%
30%
Black
3%
16%
White
63%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clayton Huey Elementary School's ranking?
Clayton Huey Elementary School is ranked #2310 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Clayton Huey Elementary School often compared to?
Clayton Huey Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Moriches Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Clayton Huey Elementary School?
616 students attend Clayton Huey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Clayton Huey Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clayton Huey Elementary School?
Clayton Huey Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Clayton Huey Elementary School offer ?
Clayton Huey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Clayton Huey Elementary School part of?
Clayton Huey Elementary School is part of Center Moriches Union Free School District.
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