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ROBBINS LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

157 ROBBINS LN, SYOSSET, NY 11791SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
500
Students
Total enrolled
$39,014
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 172% vs nat'l
10.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 30% vs nat'l
58/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 17% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 500 students in grades KG–05 in SYOSSET, New York.
172% above average funding
District spends $39,014 per pupil, 172% more than the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 58th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

ROBBINS LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a large elementary in SYOSSET, New York, serving grades KG–05 with 500 students. The district invests $39,014 per student — 172% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 17% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at ROBBINS LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

500
Total Students
10.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
17%
Free Lunch
46
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution251 male · 249 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility17%
National avg 52% · 83 students
Student Composition
64%
28%
Asian64%
White28%
Hispanic / Latino5%
Multiracial3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 362856003839

Academic Outcomes at ROBBINS LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
58
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 58th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 97th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 11791

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$39,014Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$39,014
State avg
$32,019
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$17,166
Student Support$7,413
Administration$4,682
Operations$5,852
Other$3,901
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $39,014 spent per student, an estimated $17,283 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
85%
State government
11.4%
Local (property tax)
85.4%
Federal programs
3.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $39,014/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 17% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
BERRY HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSOUTH GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLVILLAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLBAYLIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+2 more
↓
Middle
H B THOMPSON MIDDLE SCHOOLSOUTH WOODS MIDDLE SCHOOL
↓
High School
SYOSSET SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyNassau County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Phone: (516)364-5804
NCES ID: 362856003839
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in SYOSSET 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 SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
High
SYOSSET SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
2,266 students · 09–12
● 58 opp13% FRL
Mid
H B THOMPSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
997 students · 06–08
● 58 opp12% FRL
Mid
SOUTH WOODS MIDDLE SCHOOL
746 students · 06–08
● 58 opp12% FRL
Elem
BERRY HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
450 students · KG–05
● 58 opp7% FRL
Elem
SOUTH GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
416 students · KG–05
● 58 opp12% FRL
Elem
VILLAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
415 students · KG–05
● 58 opp10% FRL
Elem
BAYLIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
405 students · KG–05
● 55 opp11% FRL
Elem
WALT WHITMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
387 students · KG–05
● 58 opp7% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
157 ROBBINS LN, SYOSSET, NY 11791
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.