Below Average
#4124 of 4,742 schools in NY
Great Neck Road Elementary School
Elementary School · COPIAGUE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
1400 GREAT NECK RD, Copiague, NY 11726
Enrollment
450
Student-Teacher
16.1:1
Score
4.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
450
Student-Teacher
16.1:1
Score
4.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,124 of 4,742
In Copiague
#5 of 6
public schools
In district
#5 of 6
COPIAGUE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Great Neck Road Elementary School
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About Great Neck Road Elementary School
Great Neck Road Elementary School is a public elementary school in Copiague, NY, part of COPIAGUE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. Great Neck Road Elementary School serves approximately 450 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Great Neck Road Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #4,124 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Great Neck Road Elementary School show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.2 · Below Average
- District avg 5.0
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
31% of students at Great Neck Road 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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Great Neck Road Elementary School — Students at Great Neck Road Elementary School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
65.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage 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: 3.2/10.
How Great Neck Road Elementary School Compares
See how Great Neck Road Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1400 GREAT NECK RD, Copiague, NY 11726
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Great Neck Road Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. NORTHWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.4/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby Amityville), which scores notably higher. Another option is WILLIAM RALL SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 2.0 miles away, in nearby Lindenhurst), which scores notably higher. Additionally, DANIEL STREET SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby Lindenhurst), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Copiague, see our Copiague schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SUSAN E WILEY SCHOOL Copiague | 0.2 mi | 3.0 |
| DEAUVILLE GARDENS EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Copiague | 0.5 mi | 5.8 |
| DEAUVILLE GARDENS WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Copiague | 0.5 mi | 7.2 |
| COPIAGUE MIDDLE SCHOOL Copiague | 0.7 mi | 4.7 |
| WALTER G O'CONNELL COPIAGUE HIGH SCHOOL Copiague | 0.8 mi | 8.0 |
| AMITYVILLE MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL Amityville | 0.9 mi | 6.6 |
| ALBANY AVENUE SCHOOL Lindenhurst | 0.9 mi | 6.1 |
| ST MARTIN OF TOURS SCHOOL Amityville | 0.9 mi | 5.8 |
| WEST GATES AVENUE SCHOOL Lindenhurst | 1.0 mi | 6.5 |
| PARK AVENUE SCHOOL Amityville | 1.1 mi | 3.8 |
| NORTHEAST SCHOOL Amityville | 1.4 mi | 6.2 |
| EDMUND W MILES MIDDLE SCHOOL Amityville | 1.3 mi | 4.7 |
| WILLIAM RALL SCHOOL Lindenhurst | 2.0 mi | 8.0 |
| LINDENHURST MIDDLE SCHOOL Lindenhurst | 1.6 mi | 6.9 |
| NORTHWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Amityville | 1.8 mi | 8.4 |
| ALLEGHANY AVENUE SCHOOL Lindenhurst | 1.8 mi | 6.5 |
| BETHESDA SDA JUNIOR ACADEMY Amityville | 2.2 mi | 5.8 |
| BERNER MIDDLE SCHOOL Massapequa | 1.9 mi | 8.2 |
| DANIEL STREET SCHOOL Lindenhurst | 2.2 mi | 7.7 |
| LINDENHURST SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Lindenhurst | 2.2 mi | 8.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11726 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$125,691
Median Home Value
$451,300
Median Rent
$1,913/mo
Population
21,940
College Educated
25.6%
Homeownership
74.1%
Avg Commute
31.5 min
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Median Age
36.2
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|---|---|
| A A GATES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Port Byron, NY | 4.2 |
| BOYLE ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Port Jefferson Station, NY | 4.2 |
| CATHERINE M MCNAMARA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Baldwinsville, NY | 4.2 |
| CHAMBERS SCHOOL Kingston, NY | 4.2 |
| CONNOLLY SCHOOL Glen Cove, NY | 4.2 |
| EAST NEW YORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE Brooklyn, NY | 4.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Great Neck Road Elementary School
What grades does Great Neck Road Elementary School serve?
Great Neck Road Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Great Neck Road Elementary School?
Great Neck Road Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 450 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Great Neck Road Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Great Neck Road Elementary School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Great Neck Road Elementary School rank in NY?
Great Neck Road Elementary School ranks #4,124 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Great Neck Road Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Great Neck Road Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Great Neck Road Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Great Neck Road Elementary School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Great Neck Road Elementary School a charter school?
No, Great Neck Road Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Great Neck Road Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Great Neck Road Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Great Neck Road Elementary School?
65.1% of students at Great Neck Road 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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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 450
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 65.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.9%
- Phone
- (631) 842-4013
Resources & Links
District
COPIAGUE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 4,862
- Schools in District
- 6
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $31,937
- District Rank
- #5 of 6
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