At a glance
Reported students
531
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
46.52
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–02
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
73rd percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
577.5
Frank J Carasiti Elementary School: 531 reported students.
State peer staffing position
46th percentile
11.4:1 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
- 536
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.5:1
What the reported data says about Frank J Carasiti Elementary School
Frank J Carasiti Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–02 in Rocky Point. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Rocky Point Union Free School District. NCES reports 531 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 73rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.4:1, close to 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 (73.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.5%). English learners represent 8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Frank J Carasiti Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 11.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 46.52 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
- 8%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 19.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.5
- 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
- White73.6%
- Hispanic17.5%
- Black2.3%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.3%
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 Rocky Point Union Free School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Joseph a Edgar Intermediate School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
542 reported students
Rocky Point Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
613 reported students
Rocky Point High School
High · Grades 09–12
894 reported students
Public schools near Frank J Carasiti 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph a Edgar Intermediate School Elementary · Rocky Point Union Free School District | 03–05 | 542 | 0.9 mi |
| Miller Avenue School Elementary · Shoreham-Wading River Central School District | KG–02 | 408 | 2.7 mi |
| Andrew Muller Primary School Elementary · Miller Place Union Free School District | KG–02 | 427 | 2.9 mi |
| Sound Beach School Elementary · Miller Place Union Free School District | 03–05 | 476 | 3 mi |
| Ridge Elementary School Elementary · Longwood Central School District | KG–04 | 684 | 3.1 mi |
| West Middle Island School Elementary · Longwood Central School District | KG–04 | 697 | 3.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Frank J Carasiti Elementary School
What grades does Frank J Carasiti Elementary School serve?
Frank J Carasiti Elementary School reports grades KG–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Rocky Point Union Free School District.
How many students attend Frank J Carasiti Elementary School?
Frank J Carasiti Elementary School reported 531 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 73rd percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 536 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Frank J Carasiti Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 11.4:1, based on 531 students and 46.52 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 Frank J Carasiti Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Frank J Carasiti Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Rocky Point Union Free School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Frank J Carasiti Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
19.2% 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 Frank J Carasiti Elementary School in?
Frank J Carasiti Elementary School is part of Rocky Point Union Free School District, based in Rocky Point, NY, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Frank J Carasiti Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Joseph a Edgar Intermediate School (0.9 mi), Miller Avenue School (2.7 mi), Andrew Muller Primary School (2.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.