HELEN B DUFFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.ccsdli.org

313 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Helen B. Duffield Elementary School is a public school located in Ronkonkoma, New York, serving students within the Connetquot Central School District. As an integral part of the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. It is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best while developing critical thinking skills and a sense of responsibility.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Connetquot Central School District, which emphasizes preparing students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum. Helen B. Duffield offers a variety of educational programs and extracurricular opportunities designed to engage young learners, promote inclusivity, and encourage active participation in the school community. By maintaining strong partnerships between faculty, staff, and families, the school strives to create a nurturing atmosphere that prepares its students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

313

Total Students

30.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HELEN B DUFFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	158
Hispanic	81
Black	14
Asian	48
Two or More	11
American Indian	1

White
158 (50.5%)
Hispanic
81 (25.9%)
Asian
48 (15.3%)
Black
14 (4.5%)
Two or More
11 (3.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	CONNETQUOT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)467-6010
Website:	http://www.ccsdli.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	313
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	63
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 54