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Dogwood Elementary School

Summary:

Dogwood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Smithtown, New York, serving 352 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Smithtown Central School District, which is ranked 244 out of 865 school districts in New York and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dogwood Elementary School has consistently demonstrated strong academic performance, with students outperforming the district and state averages in various subjects and grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, Dogwood's 4th-grade students had significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts (66.67%) and Math (76.74%) compared to the district and state averages. The school's 5th-grade students also performed well in Science, with a 51.43% proficiency rate, higher than the district and state. Dogwood's performance is particularly noteworthy for its male students, who ranked 721 out of 2,411 New York elementary schools, and its special education students, who ranked 559 out of 2,110 schools.

While Dogwood Elementary School generally outperforms other nearby schools in the Smithtown Central School District, such as Accompsett Elementary School and Mount Pleasant Elementary School, some nearby schools, like Saint James Elementary School and Tackan Elementary School, have also demonstrated strong academic performance. Additionally, the school's relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio suggest a focus on providing a quality education and supporting the diverse needs of its students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 50 Dogwood Dr
       Smithtown, NY  11787-2299

(631) 382-4255

District: Smithtown Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
837th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,302 Help


Students who attend Dogwood Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Nesaquake Middle School
High:    Smithtown High School East

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  367

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.9%
Hispanic:
11.7%
Two or more races:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  8.2% Help


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Compare Details Dogwood Elementary School ranks better than 65.8% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 4th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Smithtown Central School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.61. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.9%), Hispanic (11.7%), two or more races (3.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 8.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Smithtown Central School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dogwood Elementary School is 12.8. 4 elementary schools in the Smithtown Central School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dogwood Elementary School is $21,302, which is the 2nd highest among 7 elementary schools in the Smithtown Central School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dogwood Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dogwood Elementary School 837th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Dogwood Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Smithtown Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Smithtown Central School District 244th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dogwood Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Dogwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 72.51 623rd 2206 71.8%
2007 79.69 336th 2219 84.9%
2008 78.47 381st 2227 82.9%
2009 81.48 202nd 2257 91.1%
2010 84.18 208th 2263 90.8%
2011 81.35 334th 2286 85.4%
2012 78.19 445th 2320 80.8%
2013 73.86 512th 2325 78.0%
2014 74.27 539th 2345 77.0%
2015 82.05 347th 2352 85.2%
2016 67.59 707th 2366 70.1%
2017 75.51 512th 2386 78.5%
2018 66.99 749th 2395 68.7%
2019 64.93 788th 2413 67.3%
2021 83.24 298th 2201 86.5%
2022 77.12 488th 2434 80.0%
2023 72.37 619th 2439 74.6%
2024 62.61 837th 2445 65.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Dogwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 78.78 193rd 1859 89.6%
2024 60.80 559th 2110 73.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dogwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 56.01 771st 2099 63.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Dogwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.56 868th 2338 62.9%
2019 64.76 775th 2357 67.1%
2021 81.48 276th 1955 85.9%
2022 69.23 657th 2401 72.6%
2023 63.90 787th 2403 67.2%
2024 56.46 960th 2413 60.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Dogwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.67 661st 2340 71.8%
2019 63.26 801st 2358 66.0%
2021 81.39 284th 1961 85.5%
2022 82.49 322nd 2400 86.6%
2023 76.68 482nd 2400 79.9%
2024 66.21 721st 2411 70.1%
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Rank History for White students at Dogwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.44 775th 1408 45.0%
2019 42.55 800th 1338 40.2%
2021 73.00 303rd 1224 75.2%
2022 63.46 488th 1399 65.1%
2023 54.85 617th 1337 53.9%
2024 48.19 724th 1392 48.0%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Dogwood Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 284 1 10 1 0 n/a n/a 0 296
1990 290 0 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 298
1991 409 0 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 416
1992 394 0 10 6 0 n/a n/a 0 410
1993 322 0 15 10 1 n/a n/a 0 348
1994 327 0 13 0 0 n/a n/a 0 340
1995 398 0 13 0 0 n/a n/a 0 411
1996 398 0 13 0 0 n/a n/a 0 411
1997 393 0 13 5 0 n/a n/a 0 411
1998 408 0 13 17 0 n/a n/a 0 438
1999 473 2 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 481
2000 532 2 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 539
2001 570 2 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 579
2002 526 4 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 536
2003 526 4 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 536
2004 564 7 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 581
2005 526 9 4 7 2 n/a n/a 0 548
2006 512 5 5 11 2 n/a n/a 0 535
2007 501 4 8 13 2 n/a n/a 0 528
2008 461 5 9 17 2 n/a n/a 0 494
2009 433 3 10 14 0 n/a n/a 2 462
2010 443 4 12 16 0 n/a n/a 2 477
2011 452 2 9 8 4 0 4 0 479
2012 420 1 11 22 3 0 0 0 457
2013 373 1 13 29 1 0 1 0 418
2014 361 1 12 25 1 0 3 0 403
2015 365 2 11 29 1 0 6 0 414
2016 330 3 11 26 2 0 6 0 378
2017 307 2 11 25 2 0 11 0 358
2018 328 3 13 31 2 0 13 0 390
2019 320 3 14 34 2 0 13 0 386
2020 301 3 14 36 2 0 14 0 370
2021 285 3 14 32 2 0 12 0 348
2022 296 3 10 34 3 0 12 0 358
2023 287 3 10 38 2 0 12 0 352
2024 297 3 9 43 2 1 12 0 367

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dogwood Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 296 20.5 14.4 n/a
1990 298 19.5 15.2 n/a
1991 416 25.1 16.5 n/a
1992 410 20.8 19.7 n/a
1993 348 24.0 14.5 n/a
1994 340 18.3 18.6 6.8
1995 411 21.9 18.8 5.6
1996 411 21.9 18.8 5.6
1997 411 25.0 16.4 2.9
1998 438 27.2 16.1 3.9
1999 481 29.2 16.5 2.3
2000 539 30.2 17.8 2
2001 579 34.6 16.7 2.4
2002 536 31.1 17.2 1.7
2003 536 31.1 17.2 1.7
2004 581 n/a n/a n/a
2005 548 35.0 15.7 0.7
2006 535 33.0 16.2 3
2007 528 29.5 17.9 2.8
2008 494 30.0 16.5 2.4
2009 462 29.5 15.7 1.1
2010 477 30.0 15.8 2.9
2011 479 39.2 12.2 3.3
2012 457 30.0 15.2 3.5
2013 418 26.9 15.5 2.4
2014 403 24.0 16.7 5.2
2015 414 27.0 15.3 6.8
2016 378 25.0 15.1 7.9
2017 358 24.9 14.3 7
2018 390 32.6 11.9 9
2019 386 33.1 11.6 8.3
2020 370 30.0 12.3 7.6
2021 348 23.8 14.5 8.3
2022 358 26.6 13.4 9.2
2023 352 27.9 12.6 8
2024 367 28.4 12.8 8.2

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 Dogwood Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 296 20.5 14.4 n/a
1990 298 19.5 15.2 n/a
1991 416 25.1 16.5 n/a
1992 410 20.8 19.7 n/a
1993 348 24.0 14.5 n/a
1994 340 18.3 18.6 6.8
1995 411 21.9 18.8 5.6
1996 411 21.9 18.8 5.6
1997 411 25.0 16.4 2.9
1998 438 27.2 16.1 3.9
1999 481 29.2 16.5 2.3
2000 539 30.2 17.8 2
2001 579 34.6 16.7 2.4
2002 536 31.1 17.2 1.7
2003 536 31.1 17.2 1.7
2004 581 n/a n/a n/a
2005 548 35.0 15.7 0.7
2006 535 33.0 16.2 3
2007 528 29.5 17.9 2.8
2008 494 30.0 16.5 2.4
2009 462 29.5 15.7 1.1
2010 477 30.0 15.8 2.9
2011 479 39.2 12.2 3.3
2012 457 30.0 15.2 3.5
2013 418 26.9 15.5 2.4
2014 403 24.0 16.7 5.2
2015 414 27.0 15.3 6.8
2016 378 25.0 15.1 7.9
2017 358 24.9 14.3 7
2018 390 32.6 11.9 9
2019 386 33.1 11.6 8.3
2020 370 30.0 12.3 7.6
2021 348 23.8 14.5 8.3
2022 358 26.6 13.4 9.2
2023 352 27.9 12.6 8
2024 367 28.4 12.8 8.2

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.

Immunization Rates

Dogwood Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201397.1%0.5%0.0%99.5%97.1%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%
201497.0%0.7%0.0%99.3%97.0%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%
201598.8%1.2%0.0%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%
201698.9%1.1%0.0%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%
201798.7%1.3%0.0%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%
201897.7%1.8%0.3%98.2%98.2%98.2%98.2%98.0%98.0%98.2%
201998.7%0.0%0.0%99.0%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%
202098.1%0.0%98.4%100.0%100.0%100.0%98.7%98.9%99.2%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Dogwood Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $129 (0.7%) $17,268 (99.3%) $17,397
2020 $166 (0.9%) $18,149 (99.1%) $18,316
2021 $103 (0.5%) $19,975 (99.5%) $20,079
2022 $628 (3.3%) $18,595 (96.7%) $19,223
2023 $1,169 (5.5%) $20,133 (94.5%) $21,302

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dogwood Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 788th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 619th of 2439 Elementary schools
 7.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dogwood Elementary School)5659.1
 3.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Smithtown Central School District)6859.3
 8.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Dogwood Elementary School)6562.8
 2.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Smithtown Central School District)7269.9
 2.1%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dogwood Elementary School)4871.1
 23.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Smithtown Central School District)5167.6
 16.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Dogwood Elementary School)4265
 23%
   4th Grade Math (Smithtown Central School District)6074
 14%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dogwood Elementary School)5958.6
 0.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Smithtown Central School District)4962.7
 13.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Dogwood Elementary School)7254.3
 17.7%
   5th Grade Math (Smithtown Central School District)6468.5
 4.5%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students386352
 8.8%
African American33
American Indian22
Asian1410
 28.6%
Hispanic3438
 11.8%
Pacific Islander00
White320287
 10.3%
Two or More Races1312
 7.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients8.3%8%
 0.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dogwood Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 367 students attended Dogwood Elementary School.

Students who attend Dogwood Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Nesaquake Middle School
High : Smithtown High School East

Students at Dogwood Elementary School are 81% White, 12% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Dogwood Elementary School ranks 837th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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