At a glance
Reported students
625
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
0.42
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
1,488.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–KG
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
84th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
440
School 6-Kindergarten Center: 625 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
1,488.1:1 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
- 377
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42.25
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.9:1
What the reported data says about School 6-Kindergarten Center
School 6-Kindergarten Center is a public elementary school serving grades PK–KG in Oceanside. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Oceanside Union Free School District. NCES reports 625 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 84th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 1,488.1:1, 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 (66.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (22.4%). English learners represent 8.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking School 6-Kindergarten Center
- 1How do the reported 1,488.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 0.42 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 5.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.8
- 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
- White66.1%
- Hispanic22.4%
- Black2.4%
- Asian4.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial4.3%
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 Oceanside Union Free School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
School 5
Elementary · Grades 01–06
452 reported students
School 3
Elementary · Grades 01–06
447 reported students
School 8
Elementary · Grades 01–06
433 reported students
School 2
Elementary · Grades 01–06
407 reported students
School 9E-Boardman Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 01–06
333 reported students
School 4
Elementary · Grades 01–06
264 reported students
Public schools near School 6-Kindergarten Center
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| School 2 Elementary · Oceanside Union Free School District | 01–06 | 407 | 0.5 mi |
| School 5 Elementary · Oceanside Union Free School District | 01–06 | 452 | 0.6 mi |
| School 3 Elementary · Oceanside Union Free School District | 01–06 | 447 | 0.6 mi |
| School 4 Elementary · Oceanside Union Free School District | 01–06 | 264 | 0.8 mi |
| School 8 Elementary · Oceanside Union Free School District | 01–06 | 433 | 1 mi |
| Riverside School Elementary · Rockville Centre Union Free School District | KG–05 | 149 | 1.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about School 6-Kindergarten Center
What grades does School 6-Kindergarten Center serve?
School 6-Kindergarten Center reports grades PK–KG in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Oceanside Union Free School District.
How many students attend School 6-Kindergarten Center?
School 6-Kindergarten Center reported 625 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 84th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 377 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at School 6-Kindergarten Center?
The calculated ratio is 1,488.1:1, based on 625 students and 0.42 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 School 6-Kindergarten Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
School 6-Kindergarten Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Oceanside Union Free School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of School 6-Kindergarten Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
5.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is School 6-Kindergarten Center in?
School 6-Kindergarten Center is part of Oceanside Union Free School District, based in Oceanside, NY, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near School 6-Kindergarten Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include School 2 (0.5 mi), School 5 (0.6 mi), School 3 (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.