At a glance
Reported students
314
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
34.33
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
03–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
26th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
393
Ruth C Kinney Elementary School: 314 reported students.
State peer staffing position
11th percentile
9.1:1 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
- 316
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.9:1
What the reported data says about Ruth C Kinney Elementary School
Ruth C Kinney Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 03–05 in Islip Terrace. It is one of 6 current school records connected to East Islip Union Free School District. NCES reports 314 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 9.1:1, below 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 (57.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (31.8%). Students served under IDEA represent 20.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Ruth C Kinney Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 9.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 34.33 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?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 20.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 40.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White57.6%
- Hispanic31.8%
- Black4.5%
- Asian3.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.5%
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 East Islip Union Free School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Connetquot Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
352 reported students
Timber Point Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
370 reported students
John F Kennedy Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
416 reported students
East Islip Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
758 reported students
East Islip High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,170 reported students
Public schools near Ruth C Kinney Elementary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connetquot Elementary School Elementary · East Islip Union Free School District | PK–02 | 352 | 0.6 mi |
| Wing Elementary School Elementary · Islip Union Free School District | KG–01 | 373 | 1.6 mi |
| Marguerite L Mulvey School Elementary · Central Islip Union Free School District | KG–06 | 567 | 1.8 mi |
| Commack Road Elementary School Elementary · Islip Union Free School District | 02–05 | 422 | 2 mi |
| John F Kennedy Elementary School Elementary · East Islip Union Free School District | 03–05 | 416 | 2 mi |
| Idle Hour Elementary School Elementary · Connetquot Central School District | PK–05 | 218 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ruth C Kinney Elementary School
What grades does Ruth C Kinney Elementary School serve?
Ruth C Kinney Elementary School reports grades 03–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in East Islip Union Free School District.
How many students attend Ruth C Kinney Elementary School?
Ruth C Kinney Elementary School reported 314 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 316 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ruth C Kinney Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 9.1:1, based on 314 students and 34.33 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 Ruth C Kinney Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ruth C Kinney Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on East Islip Union Free School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Ruth C Kinney Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
40.1% 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 Ruth C Kinney Elementary School in?
Ruth C Kinney Elementary School is part of East Islip Union Free School District, based in Islip Terrace, NY, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Ruth C Kinney Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Connetquot Elementary School (0.6 mi), Wing Elementary School (1.6 mi), Marguerite L Mulvey School (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.