Very Good
#1298 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 27% in state
Anthony Alfano Elementary School
Elementary School · CENTRAL ISLIP UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
50 WHEELER RD, Central Islip, NY 11722
Enrollment
497
Student-Teacher
12.7:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
497
Student-Teacher
12.7:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#1,298 of 4,742
In Central Islip
#1 of 7
public schools
In district
#1 of 8
CENTRAL ISLIP UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Academic growth
9.7 / 10
Excellent
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About Anthony Alfano Elementary School
Anthony Alfano Elementary School is a public elementary school in Central Islip, NY, part of CENTRAL ISLIP UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. Anthony Alfano Elementary School serves approximately 497 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Anthony Alfano Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,298 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Anthony Alfano Elementary School show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
- This school 7.4 · Very Good
- District avg 6.3
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Anthony Alfano Elementary School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
38% of students at Anthony Alfano Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Anthony Alfano Elementary School — Students at Anthony Alfano Elementary School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
80.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 18 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.7/10.
How Anthony Alfano Elementary School Compares
See how Anthony Alfano Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
50 WHEELER RD, Central Islip, NY 11722
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Anthony Alfano Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BRETTON WOODS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 9.0/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Hauppauge), which scores notably higher. Another option is FOREST BROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 2.9 miles away, in nearby Hauppauge), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, FRANCIS J O'NEILL SCHOOL (rated 6.7/10, 1.5 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Central Islip, see our Central Islip schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.2 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11722 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$110,365
Median Home Value
$407,100
Median Rent
$2,094/mo
Population
38,443
College Educated
18.4%
Homeownership
77%
Avg Commute
27.7 min
Poverty Rate
9.3%
Median Age
34.1
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| ABRAHAM LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Jamestown, NY | 7.4 |
| BLOOMFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bloomfield, NY | 7.4 |
| CASTLETON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Castleton, NY | 7.4 |
| COBBLES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Penfield, NY | 7.4 |
| DUZINE SCHOOL New Paltz, NY | 7.4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Anthony Alfano Elementary School
What grades does Anthony Alfano Elementary School serve?
Anthony Alfano Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Anthony Alfano Elementary School?
Anthony Alfano Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 497 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anthony Alfano Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Anthony Alfano Elementary School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Anthony Alfano Elementary School rank in NY?
Anthony Alfano Elementary School ranks #1,298 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Anthony Alfano Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Anthony Alfano Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Anthony Alfano Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Anthony Alfano Elementary School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Is Anthony Alfano Elementary School a charter school?
No, Anthony Alfano Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Anthony Alfano Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Anthony Alfano Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Anthony Alfano Elementary School?
80.7% of students at Anthony Alfano Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 497
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 80.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.2%
- Phone
- (631) 348-5139
Resources & Links
District
CENTRAL ISLIP UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 7,867
- Schools in District
- 8
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $30,304
- District Rank
- #1 of 8
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