Is Aquebogue Elementary School a good school?

Aquebogue Elementary School ranks 1823 rd of 2439 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Aquebogue Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 474 students attended Aquebogue Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Aquebogue Elementary School?

Students at Aquebogue Elementary School are 58% Hispanic, 30% White, 9% African American, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Aquebogue Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Aquebogue Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Pulaski Street Elementary School Middle : Riverhead Middle School High : Riverhead Senior High School

Aquebogue Elementary School

Summary:

Aquebogue Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades K-5 in the Riverhead Central School District, with a student population of 474 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school has consistently underperformed compared to state and district averages in academic proficiency, ranking in the bottom 25% of New York elementary schools.

Aquebogue Elementary School's academic challenges are evident across multiple metrics. In the 2022-2023 school year, only 25.81% of 3rd graders and 40.91% of 4th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 44.89% and 48.79%, respectively. In Math, the proficiency rates were 27.94% for 3rd grade and 47.76% for 4th grade, compared to the state averages of 53.68% and 53.85%. The school's overall ranking of 1823 out of 2439 New York elementary schools places it in the bottom 25% statewide. Additionally, the school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students and English Language Learners ranking in the bottom 25% of New York elementary schools.

While Aquebogue Elementary School has a relatively high spending per student of $21,943, this has not translated into improved academic outcomes. In comparison, nearby schools such as Riley Avenue School and Roanoke Avenue School, which are also part of the Riverhead Central School District, have significantly higher proficiency rates and overall school rankings. Examining the practices and strategies of higher-performing schools in the region, such as Eastport Elementary School and Quogue Elementary School, could provide valuable insights to help address the challenges faced by Aquebogue Elementary School.

Detail:

Public K-5

499 Main Rd
Aquebogue, NY 11931-0300

(631) 369-6780

District: Riverhead Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1823^rd of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,943

Students who attend Aquebogue Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Pulaski Street Elementary School
	Riverhead Middle School
High:	Riverhead Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.3

Number of students: 474

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

57.6%

White:

30.2%

African American:

9.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Aquebogue Elementary School ranks worse than 74.7% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 2^nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Riverhead Central School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.5. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (57.6%), White (30.2%), African American (9.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 39.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Aquebogue Elementary School is 10.3, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Riverhead Central School District! (See more...)

Compare Aquebogue Elementary School employs 45.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Aquebogue Elementary School is $21,943, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Riverhead Central School District!

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Aquebogue Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Aquebogue Elementary School 1823^rd of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See Aquebogue Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Riverhead Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverhead Central School District 801^st of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Aquebogue Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Aquebogue Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2006	41.85	1539^th	2206	30.2%
2007	56.35	1182^nd	2219	46.7%
2008	64.71	935^th	2227	58.0%
2009	64.97	919^th	2257	59.3%
2010	45.78	1402^nd	2263	38.0%
2011	53.53	1193^rd	2286	47.8%
2012	49.71	1329^th	2320	42.7%
2013	48.38	1167^th	2325	49.8%
2014	37.58	1523^rd	2345	35.1%
2015	31.49	1669^th	2352	29.0%
2016	33.81	1637^th	2366	30.8%
2017	30.36	1718^th	2386	28.0%
2018	35.32	1606^th	2395	32.9%
2019	36.31	1531^st	2413	36.6%
2021	40.54	1351^st	2201	38.6%
2022	40.75	1436^th	2434	41.0%
2023	27.50	1823^rd	2439	25.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Aquebogue Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	46.58	433^rd	938	53.8%
2019	37.06	515^th	860	40.1%
2021	21.19	385^th	454	15.2%
2022	22.45	938^th	1027	8.7%
2023	30.37	771^st	1001	23.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Aquebogue Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	31.86	1414^th	1941	27.2%
2019	35.48	1129^th	1859	39.3%
2022	52.11	739^th	2031	63.6%
2023	45.71	889^th	2016	55.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Aquebogue Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	35.78	1394^th	2045	31.8%
2019	31.11	1447^th	2032	28.8%
2021	30.35	1264^th	1678	24.7%
2022	29.27	1574^th	2099	25.0%
2023	23.83	1681^st	2041	17.6%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Aquebogue Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	57.59	238^th	730	67.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Aquebogue Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	38.56	1525^th	2338	34.8%
2019	45.96	1254^th	2357	46.8%
2021	27.48	1513^th	1955	22.6%
2022	35.70	1594^th	2401	33.6%
2023	24.48	1903^rd	2403	20.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Aquebogue Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	33.73	1631^st	2340	30.3%
2019	30.98	1692^nd	2358	28.2%
2021	53.91	878^th	1961	55.2%
2022	46.66	1255^th	2400	47.7%
2023	32.73	1641^st	2400	31.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Aquebogue Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	36.15	929^th	1392	33.3%
2019	26.61	1021^st	1315	22.4%
2021	31.94	583^rd	818	28.7%
2022	29.81	1139^th	1503	24.2%
2023	25.93	1146^th	1429	19.8%

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Rank History for White students at Aquebogue Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	53.99	663^rd	1408	52.9%
2019	50.35	660^th	1338	50.7%
2022	62.39	504^th	1399	64.0%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for Aquebogue Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	191	74	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	272
1990	186	73	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	266
1991	198	50	1	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	255
1992	212	54	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	273
1993	209	69	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	286
1994	226	81	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	311
1995	219	97	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	324
1996	219	97	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	324
1997	208	91	2	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	312
1998	211	80	3	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	303
1999	209	82	3	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	304
2000	210	83	3	15	1	n/a	n/a	0	312
2001	208	80	1	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	302
2002	284	115	5	31	1	n/a	n/a	0	436
2003	284	115	5	31	1	n/a	n/a	0	436
2004	299	115	3	36	1	n/a	n/a	0	454
2005	298	124	3	41	0	n/a	n/a	0	466
2006	277	92	0	63	0	n/a	n/a	0	432
2007	269	91	0	64	0	n/a	n/a	0	424
2008	275	74	3	75	1	n/a	n/a	0	428
2009	271	79	2	92	1	n/a	n/a	1	446
2010	279	88	2	113	3	n/a	n/a	1	486
2011	260	98	4	127	0	0	1	0	490
2012	262	72	5	155	0	1	4	0	499
2013	242	61	2	140	0	2	3	0	450
2014	232	67	6	153	0	0	3	0	461
2015	227	51	10	162	0	0	9	0	459
2016	224	55	9	190	0	0	15	0	493
2017	206	54	9	231	0	2	18	0	520
2018	203	46	11	240	0	2	14	0	516
2019	213	39	10	236	0	1	16	0	515
2020	180	40	5	255	0	0	17	0	497
2021	165	28	3	263	0	0	16	0	475
2022	145	32	3	260	0	0	13	0	453
2023	143	45	1	273	0	0	12	0	474

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Aquebogue Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	272	17.0	16.0	n/a
1990	266	16.0	16.6	n/a
1991	255	16.0	15.9	n/a
1992	273	16.0	17.0	n/a
1993	286	17.0	16.8	n/a
1994	311	17.0	18.3	24.8
1995	324	15.0	21.6	23.5
1996	324	15.0	21.6	23.5
1997	312	15.0	20.8	27.9
1998	303	16.0	18.9	24.4
1999	304	14.0	21.7	25.3
2000	312	15.0	20.8	28.8
2001	302	15.0	20.1	26.8
2002	436	32.2	13.5	33.3
2003	436	32.2	13.5	33.3
2004	454	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	466	30.2	15.4	30.7
2006	432	32.0	13.5	28.2
2007	424	34.0	12.5	28.8
2008	428	34.0	12.6	26.9
2009	446	30.0	14.9	27
2010	486	34.0	14.2	35.5
2011	490	38.4	12.7	30
2012	499	30.0	16.6	42.9
2013	450	28.5	15.7	40.4
2014	461	31.4	14.6	n/a
2015	459	29.0	15.8	43.1
2016	493	35.0	14.0	49.1
2017	520	36.9	14.0	43.3
2018	516	37.0	13.9	3.5
2019	515	38.0	13.5	40.6
2020	497	48.0	10.3	36.2
2021	475	44.9	10.5	38.9
2022	453	45.1	10.0	42.8
2023	474	45.7	10.3	39.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Aquebogue Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	272	17.0	16.0	n/a
1990	266	16.0	16.6	n/a
1991	255	16.0	15.9	n/a
1992	273	16.0	17.0	n/a
1993	286	17.0	16.8	n/a
1994	311	17.0	18.3	24.8
1995	324	15.0	21.6	23.5
1996	324	15.0	21.6	23.5
1997	312	15.0	20.8	27.9
1998	303	16.0	18.9	24.4
1999	304	14.0	21.7	25.3
2000	312	15.0	20.8	28.8
2001	302	15.0	20.1	26.8
2002	436	32.2	13.5	33.3
2003	436	32.2	13.5	33.3
2004	454	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	466	30.2	15.4	30.7
2006	432	32.0	13.5	28.2
2007	424	34.0	12.5	28.8
2008	428	34.0	12.6	26.9
2009	446	30.0	14.9	27
2010	486	34.0	14.2	35.5
2011	490	38.4	12.7	30
2012	499	30.0	16.6	42.9
2013	450	28.5	15.7	40.4
2014	461	31.4	14.6	n/a
2015	459	29.0	15.8	43.1
2016	493	35.0	14.0	49.1
2017	520	36.9	14.0	43.3
2018	516	37.0	13.9	3.5
2019	515	38.0	13.5	40.6
2020	497	48.0	10.3	36.2
2021	475	44.9	10.5	38.9
2022	453	45.1	10.0	42.8
2023	474	45.7	10.3	39.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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