Serving 419 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Oquenock Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower 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 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 419 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oquenock Elementary School's student population of 419 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
419 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Oquenock Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oquenock Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2720 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
21%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
72%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oquenock Elementary School's ranking?
Oquenock Elementary School is ranked #2720 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Oquenock Elementary School often compared to?
Oquenock Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brookhaven Elementary School, Manetuck Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Oquenock Elementary School?
419 students attend Oquenock Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Oquenock Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oquenock Elementary School?
Oquenock Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Oquenock Elementary School offer ?
Oquenock Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Oquenock Elementary School part of?
Oquenock Elementary School is part of West Islip Union Free School District.
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