¶¶Òô³ÉÈË

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%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,287 students in Elwood Union Free School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public elementary schools in New York.
Public Elementary Schools in Elwood Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,703 Schools
# Students
1,963 Students
1,750,092 Students
# Teachers
180 Teachers
153,310 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Elwood Union Free School District, which is ranked #125 of all 1,009 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)
#110 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 20%)
71%
52%
69%
49%
92%
78%
(21-22)
≥95%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
10%
10%
% Hispanic
24%
30%
% Black
6%
16%
% White
56%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
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 Elementary Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James H Boyd Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
286 Cuba Hill Rd
Huntington, NY 11743
(631) 266-5430
Gr: 3-6 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Elwood Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
478 Elwood Rd
East Northport, NY 11731
(631) 266-5420
Gr: 6-8 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
30 Harley Ave
East Northport, NY 11731
(631) 266-5445
Gr: K-2 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Recent Articles

What Are Public Schools Doing to Fight Obesity and Is It Working?
What Are Public Schools Doing to Fight Obesity and Is It Working?
Childhood obesity rates continue to climb. While many public schools have implemented policies and programs to combat the problem, there is always more to be done. Keep reading to learn what schools are doing to prevent obesity and how you can help.
Massachusetts: Boston Public Schools Offer Free Lunches
Massachusetts: Boston Public Schools Offer Free Lunches
Kids in Boston Public Schools will enjoy free lunches this year, thanks to participation in a federal program that cuts out paperwork required to prove eligibility for the free lunch program.
Michigan Schools: Free Meals for All Students in Some Detroit Schools
Michigan Schools: Free Meals for All Students in Some Detroit Schools
Learn about a pilot program through the U.S. Department of Agriculture that would offer two free meals and snacks to all Detroit Public School students daily – a controversial decision for some taxpayers.

Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 1,963 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 71% (Top 20%)
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • : 92% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Quick Links