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Dogwood Elementary School

50 Dogwood Dr
Smithtown, NY 11787
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 352 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dogwood Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 352 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 30% in NY
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Dogwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Dogwood Elementary School's student population of 352 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
352 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Dogwood Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dogwood Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#1215 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Dogwood Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dogwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dogwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥90%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Dogwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Dogwood Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
3%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Dogwood Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
11%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Dogwood Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Dogwood Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
81%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Dogwood Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Dogwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Dogwood Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.33
This chart displays the diversity score of Dogwood Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dogwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dogwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dogwood Elementary School's ranking?
Dogwood Elementary School is ranked #1215 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Dogwood Elementary School often compared to?
Dogwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washington Drive Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Dogwood Elementary School?
352 students attend Dogwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Dogwood Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dogwood Elementary School?
Dogwood Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dogwood Elementary School offer ?
Dogwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dogwood Elementary School part of?
Dogwood Elementary School is part of Smithtown Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 352 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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