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HELEN B DUFFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PublicRegularGrades 0–5
RONKONKOMA, New York · CONNETQUOT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students313
Student:Teacher10.4:1
Free/Reduced Lunch22%
Title INo
HELEN B DUFFIELD
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 462
313
Total Enrollment
State avg: 58%
22%-36.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
10.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

HELEN B DUFFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in RONKONKOMA, New York. The school enrolls 313 students. It is part of the CONNETQUOT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New York state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
10.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
22% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 58% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictCONNETQUOT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
County36103
CityRONKONKOMA
ZIP11779
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID360816004383

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment313
White0.3%
Hispanic / Latino22.3%
Black / African American16.2%
Asian5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native52.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.4%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.3%
Hispanic
22.3%
Black
16.2%
Asian
5.0%
Two+
3.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %22%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)