Norwood Avenue School in Port Jefferson Sta, NY

At a glance

Reported students

316

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

22.37

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

14.1:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–03

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

New York elementary enrollment

26th percentile

Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

426

Norwood Avenue School: 316 reported students.

State peer staffing position

82nd percentile

14.1:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 364
Teachers (FTE): 27
Student–teacher ratio: 13.5:1

What the reported data says about Norwood Avenue School

Norwood Avenue School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–03 in Port Jefferson Sta. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District. NCES reports 316 students for 2024–25.

Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 26th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.1:1, above the New York median of 11.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (53.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (39.2%). English learners represent 3.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 28%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Norwood Avenue School

1How do the reported 14.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 22.37 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 3.3%
Students with disabilities: 28%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 34.5%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 1
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White53.8%
Hispanic39.2%
Black3.2%
Asian1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial2.2%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Boyle Road Elementary School

Elementary · Grades 03–05

306 reported students

Clinton Avenue School

Elementary · Grades KG–02

381 reported students

Terryville Road School

Elementary · Grades 03–05

471 reported students

John F Kennedy Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

814 reported students

Comsewogue High School

High · Grades 09–12

1,160 reported students

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Public schools near Norwood Avenue School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Arrowhead Elementary School Elementary · Three Village Central School District	PK–05	562	0.5 mi
Terryville Road School Elementary · Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District	03–05	471	1.1 mi
Boyle Road Elementary School Elementary · Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District	03–05	306	1.5 mi
Clinton Avenue School Elementary · Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District	KG–02	381	1.7 mi
Minnesauke Elementary School Elementary · Three Village Central School District	PK–05	644	2 mi
Nassakeag Elementary School Elementary · Three Village Central School District	PK–05	551	2 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Norwood Avenue School

What grades does Norwood Avenue School serve?

Norwood Avenue School reports grades KG–03 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District.

How many students attend Norwood Avenue School?

Norwood Avenue School reported 316 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 26th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 364 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Norwood Avenue School?

The calculated ratio is 14.1:1, based on 316 students and 22.37 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 11.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Norwood Avenue School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Norwood Avenue School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Norwood Avenue School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

34.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Norwood Avenue School in?

Norwood Avenue School is part of Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District, based in Port Jefferson Station, NY, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Norwood Avenue School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Arrowhead Elementary School (0.5 mi), Terryville Road School (1.1 mi), Boyle Road Elementary School (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.