Very Good
#911 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 19% in state
James H Boyd Elementary School
Elementary School · Elwood Union Free School District · Huntington, NY
An Elwood Union Free School District elementary school serving grades 3rd – 6th.
286 CUBA HILL RD, Huntington, NY 11743
- Math 55% proficient (2022)
- Reading 69% proficient (2022)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at James H Boyd Elementary School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 27 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 62% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (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
24.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where James H Boyd Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat 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
$173,014
Median home value
$748,200
Median rent
$2,397/mo
College educated
63.7%
Homeownership
88.9%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11743; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas J Lahey Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 3–5 | 1.4 mi | 581 | Compare → |
| Burr Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 3–5 | 1.8 mi | 676 | Compare → |
| Maplewood Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 3–5 | 1.9 mi | 576 | Compare → |
| Pulaski Road SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–4 | 2.0 mi | 355 | 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.
Elwood Union Free School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $32,104NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
James H Boyd Elementary School is listed in ELWOOD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About James H Boyd Elementary School
James H Boyd Elementary School is a public elementary school in Huntington, NY, part of Elwood Union Free School District, serving approximately 418 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #911 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James H Boyd Elementary School
What grades does James H Boyd Elementary School serve?
James H Boyd Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.
How many students attend James H Boyd Elementary School?
James H Boyd Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 418 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James H Boyd Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at James H Boyd Elementary School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does James H Boyd Elementary School rank in NY?
James H Boyd Elementary School ranks #911 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is James H Boyd Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
James H Boyd Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 James H Boyd Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, James H Boyd Elementary School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is James H Boyd Elementary School a charter school?
No, James H Boyd Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is James H Boyd Elementary School a Title I school?
No, James H Boyd Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for James H Boyd Elementary School?
24.2% of students at James H Boyd 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
- 3rd – 6th
- Enrollment
- 418
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.2%
- Phone
- (631) 266-5430
- Area population (ZIP 11743)
- 42,423
- Area average commute
- 37.1 min
- Area median age
- 45.4
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 11743; 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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