Serving 366 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Connetquot Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% 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-2
- Enrollment: 366 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44%
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Connetquot Elementary School's student population of 366 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
366 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Connetquot Elementary School is 0.60, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)40-44%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)30-34%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
35%
29%
Black
5%
16%
White
53%
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
33%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% NY state average).
How many students attend Connetquot Elementary School?
366 students attend Connetquot Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Connetquot Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Connetquot Elementary School?
Connetquot Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Connetquot Elementary School offer ?
Connetquot Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Connetquot Elementary School part of?
Connetquot Elementary School is part of East Islip Union Free School District.
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