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#102 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 2% in state

Bretton Woods Elementary School

Elementary School · HAUPPAUGE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

PO BOX 6006, Hauppauge, NY 11788

Enrollment

513

Student-Teacher

9.7:1

Score

9.0

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New York schools

#102 of 4,742

In Hauppauge

#1 of 5

public schools

In district

#1 of 5

HAUPPAUGE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

School environment

9.5 / 10

Excellent

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Bretton Woods Elementary School

9.0/10

Elementary School in Hauppauge · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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8.6/10

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About Bretton Woods Elementary School

Bretton Woods Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hauppauge, NY, part of HAUPPAUGE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. Bretton Woods Elementary School serves approximately 513 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Bretton Woods Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #102 of 4,742 schools in NY.

Structured state assessment records for Bretton Woods Elementary School show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares0.8 pts above district
  • This school 9.0 · Excellent
  • District avg 8.2
  • NY avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

At 9.7:1 students to teachers, Bretton Woods Elementary School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.43 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics8.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency71.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency69.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+17.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+8.5 pts
Overall Proficiency70% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)61% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+9.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile75th
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.7:1
Per-Pupil Spending$37,635
Chronic Absenteeism14%

Bretton Woods Elementary School — Students at Bretton Woods Elementary School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

22.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 70.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
48.1% (2021 NYSED)
ELA Proficiency 71.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
57.0% (2021 NYSED)

Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
96%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
74%
2011
Math
74%
ELA
76%
2012
Math
34%
ELA
40%
2013
Math
46%
ELA
39%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2021*
Math
72.8%
ELA
81.3%
2022
Math
71.3%
ELA
69.4%

* 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: 9.2/10.

How Bretton Woods Elementary School Compares

See how Bretton Woods Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
9.0/10
98th percentile in NY
Academic
8.3/10
Excellent
Growth
9.2/10
Excellent
Environment
9.5/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
23%
Teaching Staff
10:1 student-teacher ratio
53 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
14.0%

Location

PO BOX 6006, Hauppauge, NY 11788

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Bretton Woods Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. FOREST BROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 1.5 miles away), with a comparable rating. Another option is PINES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 2.5 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, ANTHONY ALFANO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.4/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Central Islip), a more accessible option. For more schools in Hauppauge, see our Hauppauge schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.5 mi
School Distance Rating
HAUPPAUGE HIGH SCHOOL Hauppauge 0.7 mi 8.6
HAUPPAUGE MIDDLE SCHOOL Hauppauge 0.9 mi 6.9
CENTRAL ISLIP SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Central Islip 1.1 mi 6.8
RALPH REED SCHOOL Central Islip 1.2 mi 5.4
ANTHONY ALFANO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Central Islip 1.4 mi 7.4
FOREST BROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Hauppauge 1.5 mi 8.0
CHARLES A MULLIGAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Central Islip 1.5 mi 5.1
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE EAST Central Islip 1.8 mi 5.2
CORDELLO AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Central Islip 2.0 mi 6.1
MOUNT PLEASANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Smithtown 1.9 mi 5.6
ANDREW T MORROW SCHOOL Islandia 1.6 mi 6.1
SMITHTOWN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Smithtown 2.5 mi 7.3
SMITHTOWN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Smithtown 2.5 mi 6.7
FRANCIS J O'NEILL SCHOOL Central Islip 2.6 mi 6.7
MARGUERITE L MULVEY SCHOOL Central Islip 2.6 mi 6.6
EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Brentwood 2.5 mi 4.6
NORTHEAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Brentwood 2.3 mi 4.1
EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL Brentwood 2.6 mi 4.7
SMITHTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Smithtown 2.8 mi 6.7
PINES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Hauppauge 2.5 mi 7.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 11788 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$148,946

Median Home Value

$635,700

Median Rent

$2,689/mo

Population

17,092

College Educated

49.7%

Homeownership

83.5%

Avg Commute

30.7 min

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Median Age

42.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Bretton Woods Elementary School

What grades does Bretton Woods Elementary School serve?

Bretton Woods Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Bretton Woods Elementary School?

Bretton Woods Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 513 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bretton Woods Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bretton Woods Elementary School is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bretton Woods Elementary School rank in NY?

Bretton Woods Elementary School ranks #102 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Bretton Woods Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bretton Woods Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Bretton Woods Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bretton Woods Elementary School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Bretton Woods Elementary School a charter school?

No, Bretton Woods Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bretton Woods Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Bretton Woods Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bretton Woods Elementary School?

22.8% of students at Bretton Woods 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
17 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
31 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
513
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
53
Free/Reduced Lunch
22.8%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Suffolk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.0%

District

HAUPPAUGE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
District Enrollment
3,215
Schools in District
5
Per-Pupil Spending
$37,635
District Rank
#1 of 5

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