Top Rankings
Elwood Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,963 students in Elwood Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Elwood Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,813 Schools
# Students
1,963 Students
2,506,610 Students
# Teachers
180 Teachers
217,085 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Elwood Union Free School District, which is ranked #125 of all 1,008 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#110 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
78%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
10%
10%
% Hispanic
24%
30%
% Black
6%
15%
% White
56%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,545 is higher than the state median of $31,333. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $35,886 is higher than the state median of $32,210. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$70 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$32,545
$31,333
Spending / Student
$35,886
$32,210
Best Elwood Union Free School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elwood/john Glenn High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
478 Elwood Rd
East Northport, NY 11731
(631) 266-5410
East Northport, NY 11731
(631) 266-5410
Gr: 9-12 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
James H Boyd Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
286 Cuba Hill Rd
Huntington, NY 11743
(631) 266-5430
Huntington, NY 11743
(631) 266-5430
Gr: 3-6 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Elwood Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
478 Elwood Rd
East Northport, NY 11731
(631) 266-5420
East Northport, NY 11731
(631) 266-5420
Gr: 6-8 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
30 Harley Ave
East Northport, NY 11731
(631) 266-5445
East Northport, NY 11731
(631) 266-5445
Gr: K-2 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elwood Union Free School District?
Elwood Union Free School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,963 students.
What is the rank of Elwood Union Free School District?
Elwood Union Free School District is ranked #125 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Elwood Union Free School District?
56% of Elwood Union Free School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elwood Union Free School District?
Elwood Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Elwood Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $35,886 is higher than the state median of $32,210. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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