Top Rankings
Elwood Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,979 students in Elwood Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Elwood Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
1,979 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
179 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Elwood Union Free School District, which is ranked #128 of all 1,017 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#126 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
78%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.72
# American Indian Students
n/a
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
200 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
10%
10%
# Hispanic Students
451 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
29%
# Black Students
118 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
6%
16%
# White Students
1,147 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
58%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
62 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
154
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
134
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
115
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
152
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
138
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
139
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
137
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
155
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
165
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
157
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
167
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
169
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
179
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
18
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,281 is higher than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $35,596 is higher than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$70 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$32,281
$31,353
Spending / Student
$35,596
$32,230
Best Elwood Union Free School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elwood/john Glenn High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
478 Elwood Rd
East Northport, NY 11731
(631) 266-5410
East Northport, NY 11731
(631) 266-5410
Grades: 9-12
| 681 students
Rank: #22.
James H Boyd Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
286 Cuba Hill Rd
Huntington, NY 11743
(631) 266-5430
Huntington, NY 11743
(631) 266-5430
Grades: 3-5
| 434 students
Rank: #33.
Elwood Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
478 Elwood Rd
East Northport, NY 11731
(631) 266-5420
East Northport, NY 11731
(631) 266-5420
Grades: 6-8
| 461 students
Rank: n/an/a
Harley Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
30 Harley Ave
East Northport, NY 11731
(631) 266-5445
East Northport, NY 11731
(631) 266-5445
Grades: K-2
| 403 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elwood Union Free School District?
Elwood Union Free School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,979 students.
What is the rank of Elwood Union Free School District?
Elwood Union Free School District is ranked #128 out of 1,017 school districts in New York (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Elwood Union Free School District?
58% of Elwood Union Free School District students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elwood Union Free School District?
Elwood Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Elwood Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $35,596 is higher than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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