Minnesauke Elementary School

21 Highgate Dr
East Setauket, NY 11733
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 644 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Minnesauke Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 644 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 10% in NY
  • : 82% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Minnesauke Elementary School serves a central area in East Setauket, NY, encompassing approximately 4.9 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in about 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge located up to 3.5 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Minnesauke Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Minnesauke Elementary School's student population of 644 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
644 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Year Founded
1970
School Motto
'Inspire, Achieve, Succeed'

School Rankings

Minnesauke Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Minnesauke Elementary School is 0.49, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#405 out of 4346 schools
(Top 10%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

82%
52%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

70-74%
49%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
9%
10%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
13%
31%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Black
2%
15%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

White
70%
39%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
6%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
30%
0.49

Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
14.6%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
55%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%

Showing 2007–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing

Sports

School Mascot
Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Minnesauke Elementary School's ranking?
Minnesauke Elementary School is ranked #405 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Minnesauke Elementary School often compared to?
Minnesauke Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nassakeag Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Minnesauke Elementary School?
644 students attend Minnesauke Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Minnesauke Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Minnesauke Elementary School?
Minnesauke Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Minnesauke Elementary School offer ?
Minnesauke Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Minnesauke Elementary School part of?
Minnesauke Elementary School is part of Three Village Central School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 644 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 82% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Minnesauke Elementary School serves a central area in East Setauket, NY, encompassing approximately 4.9 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in about 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge located up to 3.5 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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