At a glance
Reported students
611
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
39.44
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
83rd percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
538
Susan E Wiley School: 611 reported students.
State peer staffing position
90th percentile
15.5:1 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
- 716
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.9:1
What the reported data says about Susan E Wiley School
Susan E Wiley School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Copiague. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Copiague Union Free School District. NCES reports 611 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 83rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.5:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (82.2%) and Black (9.5%). English learners represent 38.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Susan E Wiley School
- 1How do the reported 15.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 39.44 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 38.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 67.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White6.7%
- Hispanic82.2%
- Black9.5%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial0.3%
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.
Other schools in Copiague Union Free School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Deauville Gardens East Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
465 reported students
Great Neck Road Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
428 reported students
Deauville Gardens West Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
427 reported students
Copiague Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,081 reported students
Walter G O'Connell Copiague High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,567 reported students
Public schools near Susan E Wiley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Neck Road Elementary School Elementary · Copiague Union Free School District | KG–05 | 428 | 0.2 mi |
| Deauville Gardens East Elementary School Elementary · Copiague Union Free School District | KG–05 | 465 | 0.6 mi |
| Deauville Gardens West Elementary School Elementary · Copiague Union Free School District | KG–05 | 427 | 0.6 mi |
| Albany Avenue School Elementary · Lindenhurst Union Free School District | KG–05 | 498 | 0.8 mi |
| West Gates Avenue School Elementary · Lindenhurst Union Free School District | KG–05 | 303 | 0.8 mi |
| Park Avenue School Elementary · Amityville Union Free School District | KG–05 | 604 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Susan E Wiley School
What grades does Susan E Wiley School serve?
Susan E Wiley School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Copiague Union Free School District.
How many students attend Susan E Wiley School?
Susan E Wiley School reported 611 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 83rd percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 716 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Susan E Wiley School?
The calculated ratio is 15.5:1, based on 611 students and 39.44 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 Susan E Wiley School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Susan E Wiley School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Copiague Union Free School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Susan E Wiley School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
67.8% 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 Susan E Wiley School in?
Susan E Wiley School is part of Copiague Union Free School District, based in Copiague, NY, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Susan E Wiley School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Great Neck Road Elementary School (0.2 mi), Deauville Gardens East Elementary School (0.6 mi), Deauville Gardens West Elementary School (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.