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TWIN PINES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2 MUR PL, BRENTWOOD, NY 11717BRENTWOOD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 01–05Non-Charter
744
Students
Total enrolled
$26,171
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 82% vs nat'l
15.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 744 students in grades 01–05 in BRENTWOOD, New York.
82% above average funding
District spends $26,171 per pupil, 82% more than the national average of $14,347.
15.1 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

TWIN PINES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a large elementary in BRENTWOOD, New York, serving grades 01–05 with 744 students. The district invests $26,171 per student — 82% above the national average of $14,347, with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 85% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at TWIN PINES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

744
Total Students
15.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
85%
Free Lunch
49
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (01–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution351 male · 393 female
47%
53%
Male 47%Female 53%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility85%
National avg 52% · 636 students
Student Composition
92%
Asian1%
White2%
Hispanic / Latino92%
Black5%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 360528000261

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$26,171Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$26,171
State avg
$32,019
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$11,515
Student Support$4,972
Administration$3,140
Operations$3,926
Other$2,617
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $26,171 spent per student, an estimated $11,594 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
62%
22%
State government
62.2%
Local (property tax)
21.6%
Federal programs
16.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $26,171/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 85% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
SOUTHWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLNORTHEAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLNORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLOAK PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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Middle
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High School
BRENTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
Grades01 – 05
Location—
CountySuffolk County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictBRENTWOOD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Phone: (631)434-2457
NCES ID: 360528000261
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in BRENTWOOD seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in BRENTWOOD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
High
BRENTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
4,641 students · 09–12
80% FRL
Other
FRESHMAN CENTER
1,247 students · 09–09
84% FRL
Mid
EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL
1,159 students · 06–08
87% FRL
Mid
NORTH MIDDLE SCHOOL
1,131 students · 06–08
86% FRL
Mid
SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL
1,033 students · 06–08
86% FRL
Elem
SOUTHWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
980 students · KG–05
● 48 opp81% FRL
Elem
NORTHEAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
942 students · 01–05
89% FRL
Elem
NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
855 students · 01–05
88% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
2 MUR PL, BRENTWOOD, NY 11717
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.