Excellent
#102 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 2% in state
Bretton Woods Elementary School
Elementary School · Hauppauge Union Free School District · Hauppauge, NY
A Hauppauge Union Free School District elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 6006, Hauppauge, NY 11788
- Math 71% proficient (2022)
- Reading 69% proficient (2022)
- 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bretton Woods Elementary School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 70% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bretton Woods Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low3/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$148,946
Median home value
$635,700
Median rent
$2,689/mo
College educated
49.7%
Homeownership
83.5%
Poverty rate
4.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11788; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Alfano Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–6 | 1.4 mi | 497 | Compare → |
| Charles a Mulligan Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–6 | 1.5 mi | 963 | Compare → |
| Forest Brook Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 366 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Hauppauge Union Free School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $37,635NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bretton Woods Elementary School is listed in HAUPPAUGE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bretton Woods Elementary School
Bretton Woods Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hauppauge, NY, part of Hauppauge Union Free School District, serving approximately 513 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #102 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 513
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.0%
- Phone
- (631) 582-6633
- Area population (ZIP 11788)
- 17,092
- Area average commute
- 30.7 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 11788; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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