At a glance
Reported students
433
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
40.55
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
54th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
441.5
South Grove Elementary School: 433 reported students.
State peer staffing position
33rd percentile
10.7:1 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
- 409
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.5:1
What the reported data says about South Grove Elementary School
South Grove Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Syosset. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Syosset Central School District. NCES reports 433 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 54th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.7:1, 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 Asian (75.8%) and White (15.2%). English learners represent 6.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking South Grove Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 10.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 40.55 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
- 6.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 6.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 19.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- 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
- White15.2%
- Hispanic5.5%
- Black0.7%
- Asian75.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial2.1%
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
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 Syosset Central School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Baylis Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
416 reported students
Berry Hill Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
450 reported students
Robbins Lane Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
460 reported students
Walt Whitman Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
391 reported students
Village Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
379 reported students
Willits Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
298 reported students
Public schools near South Grove 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willits Elementary School Elementary · Syosset Central School District | KG–05 | 298 | 0.6 mi |
| Baylis Elementary School Elementary · Syosset Central School District | KG–05 | 416 | 0.8 mi |
| Robbins Lane Elementary School Elementary · Syosset Central School District | KG–05 | 460 | 1 mi |
| Woodland Avenue School Elementary · Hicksville Union Free School District | PK–05 | 277 | 1.1 mi |
| Stratford Road School Elementary · Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District | KG–04 | 621 | 1.2 mi |
| George a Jackson School Elementary · Jericho Union Free School District | KG–05 | 432 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about South Grove Elementary School
What grades does South Grove Elementary School serve?
South Grove Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Syosset Central School District.
How many students attend South Grove Elementary School?
South Grove Elementary School reported 433 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 54th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 409 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at South Grove Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 10.7:1, based on 433 students and 40.55 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 South Grove Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
South Grove Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Syosset Central School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of South Grove Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
19.6% 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 South Grove Elementary School in?
South Grove Elementary School is part of Syosset Central School District, based in Syosset, NY, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near South Grove Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Willits Elementary School (0.6 mi), Baylis Elementary School (0.8 mi), Robbins Lane Elementary School (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.