Francis J O'neill School

545 Clayton St
Central Islip, NY 11722
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 614 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Francis J O'neill School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 614 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Francis J O'neill School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Francis J O'neill School's student population of 614 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
614 students
This chart displays total students of Francis J O'neill School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Gender %
This chart displays gender of Francis J O'neill School
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Francis J O'neill School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Francis J O'neill School by grade.

School Rankings

Francis J O'neill 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 Francis J O'neill School is 0.43, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#2875 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Francis J O'neill School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Francis J O'neill School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Francis J O'neill School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Francis J O'neill School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Francis J O'neill School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Francis J O'neill School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
73%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Francis J O'neill School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
20%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Francis J O'neill School and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
3%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Francis J O'neill School and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Francis J O'neill School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Francis J O'neill School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.43
This chart displays the diversity score of Francis J O'neill School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Francis J O'neill School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Francis J O'neill School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Francis J O'neill School's ranking?
Francis J O'neill School is ranked #2875 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Francis J O'neill School?
614 students attend Francis J O'neill School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Francis J O'neill School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Francis J O'neill School?
Francis J O'neill School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Francis J O'neill School offer ?
Francis J O'neill School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Francis J O'neill School part of?
Francis J O'neill School is part of Central Islip Union Free School District.

School Reviews

Review Francis J O'neill School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

Recent Articles

What Is A Magnet School?
What Is A Magnet School?
This comprehensive guide explores magnet schools, their history, and their role in public education. It covers their unique characteristics, including specialized curricula and diverse student bodies, while discussing the pros and cons of magnet education. The article also provides practical advice for families considering magnet schools for their children.
Uniforms: The Pros and Cons
Uniforms: The Pros and Cons
This comprehensive article explores the pros and cons of school uniforms in public schools. It discusses their impact on safety, learning environment, self-expression, and cost-effectiveness. The piece presents statistics, expert opinions, and arguments from both proponents and opponents, helping parents make informed decisions about uniform policies.
Understanding Rubrics
Understanding Rubrics
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 614 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Quick Links