Connolly School in Glen Cove, NY

At a glance

Reported students

329

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

31.63

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

10.4:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

03–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

New York elementary enrollment

29th percentile

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

District median enrollment

361

Connolly School: 329 reported students.

State peer staffing position

28th percentile

10.4:1 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: 330
Teachers (FTE): 32.84
Student–teacher ratio: 10:1

What the reported data says about Connolly School

Connolly School is a public elementary school serving grades 03–05 in Glen Cove. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Glen Cove City School District. NCES reports 329 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 29th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.4:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (66.3%) and White (24%). English learners represent 23.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 21.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Connolly School

1How do the reported 10.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 31.63 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: 23.9%
Students with disabilities: 21.2%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 63.5%
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

White24%
Hispanic66.3%
Black5.2%
Asian1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial2.7%

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.

Gribbin School

Elementary · Grades KG–02

334 reported students

Landing School

Elementary · Grades 03–05

355 reported students

Deasy School

Elementary · Grades PK–02

367 reported students

Robert M Finley Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

691 reported students

Glen Cove High School

High · Grades 09–12

1,060 reported students

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Public schools near Connolly 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
Gribbin School Elementary · Glen Cove City School District	KG–02	334	1.5 mi
Deasy School Elementary · Glen Cove City School District	PK–02	367	1.5 mi
Glen Head Elementary School Elementary · North Shore Central School District	PK–05	379	2 mi
Ann Macarthur Primary Elementary · Locust Valley Central School District	PK–02	211	2 mi
Sea Cliff Elementary School Elementary · North Shore Central School District	PK–05	361	2 mi
Landing School Elementary · Glen Cove City School District	03–05	355	2.1 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Connolly School

What grades does Connolly School serve?

Connolly School reports grades 03–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Glen Cove City School District.

How many students attend Connolly School?

Connolly School reported 329 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 29th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 330 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Connolly School?

The calculated ratio is 10.4:1, based on 329 students and 31.63 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 Connolly School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Connolly School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Glen Cove City School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

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

63.5% 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 Connolly School in?

Connolly School is part of Glen Cove City School District, based in Glen Cove, NY, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Connolly School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Gribbin School (1.5 mi), Deasy School (1.5 mi), Glen Head Elementary School (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.