Connetquot Elementary School

1 Merrick St
Islip Terrace, NY 11752
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 330 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 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 330 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : 40-44%
  • : 30-34%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Connetquot Elementary School's student population of 330 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
330 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Connetquot Elementary School is 0.55, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
(13-14)
40-44%
41%
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(13-14)
30-34%
37%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
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Hispanic
30%
29%
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Black
3%
16%
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White
60%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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0.55
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
330 students attend Connetquot Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Connetquot Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 330 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : 40-44%
  • : 30-34%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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