Below Average
#4203 of 4,742 schools in NY
Brookhaven Elementary School
Elementary School · South Country Central School District · Brookhaven, NY
A South Country Central School District elementary school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
101 FIREPLACE NECK RD, Brookhaven, NY 11719
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Brookhaven Elementary School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2017, reaching 32% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 24 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Brookhaven Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat 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
$96,638
Median home value
$564,600
Median rent
$1,987/mo
College educated
37%
Homeownership
72.3%
Poverty rate
17.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11719; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kreamer Street Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–3 | 1.9 mi | 287 | Compare → |
| Victory Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 51 | Compare → |
| Verne W Critz Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–3 | 2.7 mi | 289 | Compare → |
| William Floyd Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–5 | 3.0 mi | 744 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
South Country Central School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $32,919NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Brookhaven Elementary School is listed in SOUTH COUNTRY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Brookhaven Elementary School
Brookhaven Elementary School is a public elementary school in Brookhaven, NY, part of South Country Central School District, serving approximately 521 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #4,203 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brookhaven Elementary School
What grades does Brookhaven Elementary School serve?
Brookhaven Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Brookhaven Elementary School?
Brookhaven Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 521 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brookhaven Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brookhaven Elementary School is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brookhaven Elementary School rank in NY?
Brookhaven Elementary School ranks #4,203 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Brookhaven Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Brookhaven Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Brookhaven Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brookhaven Elementary School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Brookhaven Elementary School a charter school?
No, Brookhaven Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Brookhaven Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Brookhaven Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brookhaven Elementary School?
50.9% of students at Brookhaven 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 521
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.1%
- Phone
- (631) 730-1700
- Area population (ZIP 11719)
- 3,300
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 45.1
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 11719; 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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