CENTRAL ISLIP UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

District Overview
Located at 50 Wheeler Road in Central Islip, New York, the Central Islip Union Free School District serves as a primary educational hub within a large suburban community in the greater New York metropolitan area. Operating as an active, traditional public school system across eight operational schools, the district offers a complete academic continuum spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, as well as specialized ungraded programs. Central Islip welcomes a vibrant student body of nearly 8,000 learners, serving 7,981 enrolled students across its elementary, middle, and high school grade levels.

To foster a supportive learning environment across its schools, the district maintains a extensive educational and operational workforce. Central Islip employs more than 1,850 full-time equivalent staff members, anchored by a robust teaching core of over 1,083 full-time equivalent educators. This instructional framework is bolstered by roughly 140 instructional aides and over 620 support personnel, ensuring students receive dedicated academic instruction, guidance, and developmental support throughout their school journey. For families, prospective residents, and educational researchers, the district provides detailed resources and engagement opportunities through its central administration and official web portal.
8
Total Schools
7,981
Total Students
1,083.8
Full-Time Teachers
7.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CENTRAL ISLIP UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Demographic Student Count
White151
Hispanic6,487
Black1,068
Asian105
Two or More149
American Indian14
Pacific Islander7
  • Hispanic
    6,487 (81.3%)
  • Black
    1,068 (13.4%)
  • White
    151 (1.9%)
  • Two or More
    149 (1.9%)
  • Asian
    105 (1.3%)
  • American Indian
    14 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    7 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in CENTRAL ISLIP UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary6
Middle1
High1
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:8
Students:7,981*
Teachers (FTE):1,083.8*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.4