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Little Flower School

2460 N Wading River Rd
Wading River, NY 11792
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 101 students in grades 3-12, Little Flower School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 3-12
  • Enrollment: 101 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : <50% (Top 1% in NY)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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School Overview

Little Flower School's student population of 101 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
101 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Little Flower School is 0.71, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
(18-19)
<50%
54%
<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
32%
30%
Black
31%
16%
White
31%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.71
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Little Flower School often compared to?
Little Flower Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William Floyd Learning Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% NY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Little Flower School?
101 students attend Little Flower School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Little Flower School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 31% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Little Flower School?
Little Flower School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Little Flower School offer ?
Little Flower School offers enrollment in grades 3-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Little Flower School part of?
Little Flower School is part of Little Flower Union Free School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 3-12
  • Enrollment: 101 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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