Serving 313 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Helen B Duffield 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 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Helen B Duffield Elementary School serves the northern part of Ronkonkoma, NY, covering an attendance area of approximately 4.9 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive to the school of about 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located around 2.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Helen B Duffield Elementary School's student population of 313 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
313 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
The Connetquot Central School District of Islip, through strong community partnerships, will develop life-long learners for a global society.
School Rankings
Helen B Duffield Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Helen B Duffield Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2447 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
15%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
51%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.3%
34.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Helen B Duffield Elementary School's ranking?
Helen B Duffield Elementary School is ranked #2447 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Helen B Duffield Elementary School often compared to?
Helen B Duffield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edith L Slocum Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Helen B Duffield Elementary School?
313 students attend Helen B Duffield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Helen B Duffield Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Helen B Duffield Elementary School?
Helen B Duffield Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Helen B Duffield Elementary School offer ?
Helen B Duffield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Helen B Duffield Elementary School part of?
Helen B Duffield Elementary School is part of Connetquot Central School District.
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