School district or education agency · NCES 3627060

Smithtown Central School District

Smithtown, NY

District overview See comparisons

Students7,705

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools12

operational schools · 2023–24

Students7,705

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$33,016

per student

District, state and country

How does this district compare?

State and national figures use the same measure and reporting period. They are weighted by students or staffing whenever the source provides a denominator.

MeasureDistrictNYUnited States

Students chronically absent2022–23

20.6%34.8%27.8%

This district is 14.2 percentage points lower than the state figure and 7.2 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023

$35,855$29,796$19,509

This district is $6,059 per student higher than the state figure and $16,346 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023

$33,016$27,665$15,859

This district is $5,351 per student higher than the state figure and $17,157 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023

$1,262$1,871$1,964

This district is $609 per student lower than the state figure and $702 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023

$107$400$336

This district is $293 per student lower than the state figure and $229 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023

$0$0$1,793

This district is about the same as the state figure and $1,793 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023

$19,065$15,424$8,742

This district is $3,641 per student higher than the state figure and $10,323 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023

$8,017$7,046$3,769

This district is $971 per student higher than the state figure and $4,248 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023

$5,089$8,501$11,715

This district is $3,412 per student lower than the state figure and $6,626 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Debt retired per studentFY 2023

$1,011$1,055$869

This district is $44 per student lower than the state figure and $142 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Students per teacher2023–24

11:112:115:1

This district is 1.0 students per teacher lower than the state figure and 4.0 students per teacher lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per counselor2023–24

285:1314:1376:1

This district is 29 students per counselor lower than the state figure and 91 students per counselor lower than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24

196.7174.7138.9

This district is 22.0 staff per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 57.8 staff per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24

33.231.018.5

This district is 2.2 aides per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 14.7 aides per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24

2.71.80.9

This district is 0.9 psychologists per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 1.8 psychologists per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Regular diplomas among completers2023–24

99.0%98.9%99.0%

This district is 0.1 percentage points higher than the state figure and about the same as the U.S. figure.

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–122023–24

0.5%2.3%2.6%

This district is 1.8 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.1 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools

2.6%10.9%12.0%

This district is 8.3 percentage points lower than the state figure and 9.4 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools

17.6%18.6%14.0%

This district is 1.0 percentage points lower than the state figure and 3.6 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schools

7.5%3.6%3.9%

This district is 3.9 percentage points higher than the state figure and 3.6 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools

100.0%97.1%95.8%

This district is 2.9 percentage points higher than the state figure and 4.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24

-2.9%+0.3%+0.5%

This district is 3.2 percentage points lower than the state figure and 3.4 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals2021–22 · valid district records

9.2%53.7%50.6%

This district is 44.5 percentage points lower than the state figure and 41.4 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students without disabilities2021–22 · matched enrollment

0.5%3.5%4.5%

This district is 3.0 percentage points lower than the state figure and 4.0 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · matched enrollment

2.4%5.9%9.0%

This district is 3.5 percentage points lower than the state figure and 6.6 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · matched enrollment

1.2%5.5%6.7%

This district is 4.3 percentage points lower than the state figure and 5.5 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate

2.5%16.7%14.4%

This district is 14.2 percentage points lower than the state figure and 11.9 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Kindergarten–grade 53,203 students

41.6%

Grades 6–81,749 students

22.7%

Grades 9–122,659 students

34.5%

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Kindergarten515

Grade 1523

Grade 2503

Grade 3532

Grade 4539

Grade 5591

Grade 6561

Grade 7573

Grade 8615

Grade 9619

Grade 10658

Grade 11675

Grade 12707

Students by race and ethnicity

White5,831 (75.7%)

Hispanic/Latino1,027 (13.3%)

Asian502 (6.5%)

Two or more races193 (2.5%)

Black or African American128 (1.7%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander14 (0.2%)

American Indian or Alaska Native8 (0.1%)

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership file, 2023–24. Suppressed or missing cells are not estimated.

Current staffing · 2023–24

How many staff members support students?

1,515.2All district staff, full-time equivalent

680.6Teachers, full-time equivalent

27School counselors, full-time equivalent

21School psychologists, full-time equivalent

256Instructional aides, full-time equivalent

22School administrators, full-time equivalent

65.5Student support staff, full-time equivalent

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Kindergarten teachers39.2 FTE

Elementary teachers309 FTE

Secondary teachers332.5 FTE

Instructional coordinators12.6 FTE

District administrators6 FTE

District administrative support177 FTE

Other support staff247.5 FTE

Final NCES Common Core of Data staff file, 2023–24. These are full-time-equivalent positions, not employee headcounts, vacancies or caseloads.

High-school outcomes · 2023–24

How many students completed school or dropped out?

712Total completers

705Regular diplomas

7Other state-recognized credentials

12Reported dropouts, grades 9–12

Regular diplomas among completers

District99.0%

NY98.9%

United States99.0%

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12

District0.5%

NY2.3%

United States2.6%

Final NCES Common Core of Data completer and dropout files, 2023–24. The dropout rate divides the reported annual grades 9–12 dropout count by complete grades 9–12 enrollment. It is not a cohort graduation rate. The diploma share describes credentials among completers and should not be read as a graduation rate.

Teachers and staff

Teacher workforce

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Graduation · 2022–23

How many students graduated within four years?

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Learning support · 2021–22 federal snapshot

How many students may need specialized support?

Counts and shares use only schools with a usable value for that measure. The reporting-school denominator prevents missing schools from being counted as zero.

2.6%Students learning English147 students · 9 of 12 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District2.6%

NY10.9%

U.S.12.0%

17.6%Students receiving IDEA special-education services1,394 students · 12 of 12 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District17.6%

NY18.6%

U.S.14.0%

7.5%Students with Section 504 plans597 students · 12 of 12 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District7.5%

NY3.6%

U.S.3.9%

0.5%English learners also receiving IDEA services43 students · 12 of 12 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District0.5%

NY2.3%

U.S.1.7%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Public-use counts are privacy-protected. These figures describe the reporting year, not current enrollment, diagnoses, service quality or unmet need.

Teacher quality and early learning · 2021–22

What did the district report about teachers and preschool?

100.0%Teachers reported as certified

159Children ages 3–5 in district preschool

Teacher certification comparison

District100.0%

NY97.1%

United States95.8%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Certification status is district-reported and may not match current staffing. Preschool counts cover the federal reporting year and are not a measure of available seats.

Community context · 2024

How many school-age children live in poverty?

This Census estimate provides context about families in the district. It does not measure school quality or describe every student enrolled in the district.

8,999children ages 5 to 17

224estimated to live in families below the poverty line

2.5%about 1 in 40 school-age children

District2.5%

NY16.7%

United States14.4%

U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, 2024. The estimate covers related children ages 5 to 17 in families in poverty and uses 2024–25 district boundaries.

District geography · 2024–25

What area does this district cover?

NCES publishes a geographic boundary for traditional school districts. Charter agencies and some special-purpose agencies may not have one.

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Source: NCES EDGE School District Boundaries, school year 2024–25.

Comparable districts

Districts serving a similar student population

These peers are matched using enrollment and available student population measures. Districts in NY receive geographic preference, but a closer national match may appear when it is more comparable. Open any profile for a full comparison.

Arlington Central School DistrictLagrangeville, NY7,768 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Sewanhaka Central High School DistrictElmont, NY7,846 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Clarkstown Central School DistrictBardonia, NY7,991 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →East Meadow Union Free School DistrictEast Meadow, NY7,900 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →North Syracuse Central School DistrictNorth Syracuse, NY7,990 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →

Student outcomes

How are students doing?

Four views answer different questions. State test percentages show grade-level expectations; the national research trend shows change over time; graduation and dropout measures describe high-school outcomes.

Annual dropout · 2023–24

How many high-school students left during the year?

0.5%of students enrolled in grades 9–12

District0.5%

NY2.3%

U.S.2.6%

Lower is better. This annual rate is not the opposite of the graduation rate because the measures use different students and time periods.

State proficiency standards differ and should not be used for cross-state rankings. Graduation ranges and privacy protections are preserved exactly. The academic trend uses Stanford Education Data Archive estimates and is not a state proficiency percentage.

District makeup

What kinds of schools are in the district?

7Elementary schools

3Middle schools

2High schools

12Suburb setting

5Magnet schools

School levels, settings and types use the NCES 2021–22 directory matched to the federal civil-rights collection.

District finances

How is the district funded, and how does it spend?

Sources of funds

Where the money comes from

Share of district revenue supplied by each level of government.

4%Federal

22.8%State

73.2%Local

Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$33,016Total current spending per student

$21,123Instruction per student

$11,476Support services per student

Revenue by source: percentages and dollars

$11.3MFederal revenue4% of total revenue

$64.9MState revenue22.8% of total revenue

$207.9MLocal revenue73.2% of total revenue

How operating money was used

$21,123Instructionper student

$11,476Student and instructional supportper student

$0Special educationper student

$2,594Building operations and maintenanceper student

$2,499Student transportationper student

$368Food servicesper student

$0Technologyper student

People costs

$151.1MSalaries$19,065 per student

$63.5MEmployee benefits$8,017 per student

Equipment, buildings and debt

$847KEquipmentFY 2023

$10MCapital outlay$1,262 per student

$9.2MConstructionincluded in capital outlay

$40.3MDebt outstanding at year end$5,089 per student

$34.3MNew debt issuedFY 2023

$8MDebt principal retiredFY 2023

$5.6MInterest paid on debtFY 2023

Selected federal program revenue

$388KTitle I$49 per student

$2.2MIDEA special education$281 per student

$1.1MChild nutrition$138 per student

What changed since FY 2022

Operating spending per student

FY 2022$30,588

FY 2023$33,016

Capital spending per student

FY 2022$603

FY 2023$1,262

Debt outstanding per student

FY 2022$1,706

FY 2023$5,089

Revenue shares and spending categories answer different questions and should not be added together. Source: NCES F-33 district finance, FY 2023.

Attendance

How has chronic absence changed?

2020–213.5%

284 of 8,115 students

2021–228.2%

654 of 7,937 students

2022–2320.6%

1,609 of 7,808 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

2Sworn law-enforcement officer FTE12 reporting schools

33Security staff FTE12 reporting schools

Staffing is reported as full-time equivalents in the 2021–22 CRDC collection.

Learning opportunities

What do district schools offer?

Algebra I2 reporting schools

Calculus2 reporting schools

Biology2 reporting schools

Chemistry2 reporting schools

Physics2 reporting schools

Computer science2 reporting schools

Advanced Placement2 reporting schools

Dual enrollment2 reporting schools

Gifted programs12 reporting schools

International Baccalaureate2 reporting schools

Athletics2 reporting schools

Shares use only schools for which the program was applicable and reported. A districtwide percentage does not guarantee availability at every grade or campus. Source: 2021–22 CRDC.

Safety and discipline

What was reported across district schools?

61Out-of-school suspensions12 reporting schoolsSee schools →250In-school suspensions12 reporting schoolsSee schools →4Law-enforcement referrals12 reporting schoolsSee schools →0School-related arrests12 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Counts are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Open a measure to see the schools behind the district total.

Technology and safety · 2021–22

What access and incident data is available?

100%Schools reporting Wi-Fi12 reporting schools

100%Schools reporting fiber12 reporting schools

12Student devices reported12 reporting schools

Technology and incident figures are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Device counts describe the reporting year, not current inventory.

Six questions parents ask

What the available data says

Each answer shows its reporting year and opens a deeper comparison. Missing and suppressed results are never shown as zero.

Are students making academic progress?No comparable trendCheck state-reported resultsExplore and compare →Are students missing too much school?20.6% chronically absent2022–23 · 7,808 students measuredExplore and compare →Is the district improving?No comparable trendCompare the earliest and latest available yearsExplore and compare →Where are student-group gaps largest?No comparable group resultSuppressed or unavailableExplore and compare →How much does the district spend?$33,016current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?285:1 counselor ratioStudents per counselor in the 2023–24 federal staffing fileExplore and compare →

Data status

7 of 8 national data layers are matched to this NCES district ID. Identity and school counts use NCES records. Academic estimates use SEDA, attendance uses EDFacts, finance uses NCES F-33, staffing and enrollment use 2023–24 NCES CCD where available, teacher certification, preschool and policy fields use the 2021–22 CRDC, and community poverty context uses Census SAIPE. Four-year graduation rates use 2022–23 EDFacts. Every detailed view preserves its reporting year.

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