Elwood Union Free School District

100 Kenneth Ave
Greenlawn, NY 11740-2900
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Elwood Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,963 students in Elwood Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Elwood Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,819 Schools
# Students
1,963 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
180 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Elwood Union Free School District, which is ranked #128 of all 1,015 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#126 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 20%)
(22-23)
71%
52%
69%
49%
92%
78%
≥95%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
10%
10%
% Hispanic
24%
30%
% Black
6%
16%
% White
56%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $32,545 is higher than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $35,886 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$70 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$32,545
$31,307
Spending / Student
$35,886
$32,183

Best Elwood Union Free School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elwood/john Glenn High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
478 Elwood Rd
East Northport, NY 11731
(631) 266-5410
Grades: 9-12
| 676 students
Rank: #22.
James H Boyd Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
286 Cuba Hill Rd
Huntington, NY 11743
(631) 266-5430
Grades: 3-6
| 418 students
Rank: #33.
Elwood Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
478 Elwood Rd
East Northport, NY 11731
(631) 266-5420
Grades: 6-8
| 445 students
Rank: n/an/a
30 Harley Ave
East Northport, NY 11731
(631) 266-5445
Grades: K-2
| 424 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Elwood Union Free School District?
Elwood Union Free School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,963 students.
What is the rank of Elwood Union Free School District?
Elwood Union Free School District is ranked #128 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Elwood Union Free School District?
56% of Elwood Union Free School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 4% 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 equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Elwood Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $35,886 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 1,963 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 71% (Top 20%)
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • : 92% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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