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NORTH COLEMAN ROAD SCHOOL

197 N COLEMAN RD, CENTEREACH, NY 11720MIDDLE COUNTRY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
344
Students
Total enrolled
$29,941
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 109% vs nat'l
24.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 57% vs nat'l
45/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 344 students in grades PK–05 in CENTEREACH, New York.
109% above average funding
District spends $29,941 per pupil, 109% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 45th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

NORTH COLEMAN ROAD SCHOOL is a mid-sized elementary in CENTEREACH, New York, serving grades PK–05 with 344 students. The district invests $29,941 per student — 109% above the national average of $14,347, with a 24.2:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 31% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at NORTH COLEMAN ROAD SCHOOL

344
Total Students
24.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
31%
Free Lunch
14
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution179 male · 165 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility31%
National avg 52% · 108 students
Student Composition
10%
48%
33%
Asian10%
White48%
Hispanic / Latino33%
Black6%
Multiracial3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 361920001743

Academic Outcomes at NORTH COLEMAN ROAD SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
45
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 45th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 59th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 11720

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$29,941Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$29,941
State avg
$32,019
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$13,174
Student Support$5,689
Administration$3,593
Operations$4,491
Other$2,994
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $29,941 spent per student, an estimated $13,264 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
48%
48%
State government
47.9%
Local (property tax)
48.3%
Federal programs
3.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $29,941/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 24.2:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
NEW LANE MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLUNITY DRIVE KINDERGARTEN-PRE K CENTERBICYCLE PATH KINDERGARTEN-PRE K CENTERJERICHO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+5 more
↓
Middle
DAWNWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOLSELDEN MIDDLE SCHOOL
↓
High School
NEWFIELD HIGH SCHOOLCENTEREACH HIGH SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountySuffolk County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictMIDDLE COUNTRY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Phone: (631)285-8660
NCES ID: 361920001743
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in CENTEREACH 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 MIDDLE COUNTRY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
High
NEWFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
1,559 students · 09–12
● 47 opp35% FRL
High
CENTEREACH HIGH SCHOOL
1,475 students · 09–12
● 45 opp35% FRL
Mid
DAWNWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL
1,074 students · 06–08
● 45 opp37% FRL
Mid
SELDEN MIDDLE SCHOOL
1,058 students · 06–08
● 45 opp37% FRL
Elem
NEW LANE MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
789 students · 01–05
● 47 opp44% FRL
Elem
UNITY DRIVE KINDERGARTEN-PRE K CENTER
515 students · PK–KG
● 45 opp20% FRL
Elem
BICYCLE PATH KINDERGARTEN-PRE K CENTER
426 students · PK–KG
● 47 opp23% FRL
Elem
JERICHO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
413 students · 01–07
● 45 opp37% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
197 N COLEMAN RD, CENTEREACH, NY 11720
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.