Top Rankings
Elwood Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,974 students in Elwood Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Elwood Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 63% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,804 Schools
# Students
1,974 Students
2,526,085 Students
# Teachers
176 Teachers
215,006 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Elwood Union Free School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 786 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#206 out of 788 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
62%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.72
# American Indian Students
n/a
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
190 Students
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
10%
10%
# Hispanic Students
438 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
29%
# Black Students
116 Students
408,333 Students
% Black Students
6%
16%
# White Students
1,165 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
59%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
64 Students
80,416 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
56,452
# Students in K Grade:
127
173,911
# Students in 1st Grade:
110
175,816
# Students in 2nd Grade:
149
179,820
# Students in 3rd Grade:
132
179,541
# Students in 4th Grade:
139
182,709
# Students in 5th Grade:
136
184,133
# Students in 6th Grade:
147
186,473
# Students in 7th Grade:
166
191,045
# Students in 8th Grade:
159
194,721
# Students in 9th Grade:
165
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
174
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
172
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
182
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
16
36,758
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,363 is higher than the state median of $31,092. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $35,686 is higher than the state median of $31,961. 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
$32,363
$31,092
Spending / Student
$35,686
$31,961
Best Elwood Union Free School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
James H Boyd Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
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
| 412 students
Rank: #22.
Elwood/john Glenn High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
478 Elwood Rd
East Northport, NY 11731
(631) 266-5410
East Northport, NY 11731
(631) 266-5410
Grades: 9-12
| 700 students
Rank: #33.
Elwood Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
478 Elwood Rd
East Northport, NY 11731
(631) 266-5420
East Northport, NY 11731
(631) 266-5420
Grades: 6-8
| 476 students
Rank: n/an/a
30 Harley Ave
East Northport, NY 11731
(631) 266-5445
East Northport, NY 11731
(631) 266-5445
Grades: K-2
| 386 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elwood Union Free School District?
Elwood Union Free School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,974 students.
What is the rank of Elwood Union Free School District?
Elwood Union Free School District is ranked #214 out of 786 school districts in New York (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Elwood Union Free School District?
59% of Elwood Union Free School District students are White, 22% 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 lower than the New York state average of 12:1.
What is Elwood Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $35,686 is higher than the state median of $31,961. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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