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Ruth C Kinney Elementary School

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Ruth C Kinney Elementary School ranks 1418 th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 3-5

1418^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Better than 42% of New York elementary schools

Summary

Ruth C Kinney Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in Islip Terrace, New York, with 306 students. The school is part of the East Islip Union Free School District, which is ranked 466 out of 874 school districts in the state.

While Ruth C Kinney Elementary has shown some bright spots, such as higher proficiency rates than the district in 3rd grade ELA and Math, as well as 5th grade ELA and Math, the school has also struggled in certain areas. Its 4th grade ELA and Math proficiency rates lag behind the district and state averages. The school's performance also varies significantly by student subgroup, with Hispanic students performing relatively well but White students and students with disabilities ranking in the bottom 50% of schools statewide. The school's increasing free/reduced lunch rate, now at 34.64%, indicates a growing population of economically disadvantaged students who may require additional support.

Compared to nearby schools, John F. Kennedy Elementary School, also in the East Islip district, has higher test scores in several grade levels. Idle Hour Elementary School, in the Connetquot Central School District, significantly outperforms Ruth C Kinney on state assessments. The school's statewide ranking has also declined from 814 out of 2,352 schools in 2014-2015 to 1,418 out of 2,445 schools in 2024-2025, suggesting it is struggling to keep pace with other elementary schools in New York.

314

Students ?

9.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$36,321

Per pupil spending ?

40.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1 Spur Dr S
Islip Terrace, NY 11752-2399

(631) 224-2007

District: East Islip Union Free School District

Students who attend Ruth C Kinney Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	East Islip Middle School
High:	East Islip High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.6%

Hispanic:

31.8%

African American:

4.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 65th percentile in 2015 → 42nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the New York average (50% vs 55% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 23 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school50%

District avg49%

New York avg55%

1,418^th of 2,445

New York public elementary schools ?

Bottom 42%▼ down 23 pts since 2015

From top 35% (2015) to bottom 42% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2Elementary Schools in the East Islip Union Free School District

466^th of 874East Islip Union Free School District among New York districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	42.1	1418 of 2445	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	37.9	1510 of 2445	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	65.4	784 of 2439	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	59.5	937 of 2434	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	47.7	1132 of 2201	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	32.5	1647 of 2413	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	29.9	1759 of 2395	26.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	42.4	1383 of 2386	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2016	44.0	1341 of 2366	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2015	63.7	814 of 2352	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2014	62.7	827 of 2345	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	61.6	818 of 2325	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2012	82.0	330 of 2320	85.8%	★★★★☆
2011	77.1	466 of 2286	79.6%	★★★★☆
2010	75.9	491 of 2263	78.3%	★★★★☆
2009	82.8	137 of 2257	93.9%	★★★★★
2008	76.9	433 of 2227	80.6%	★★★★☆
2007	78.0	406 of 2219	81.7%	★★★★☆
2006	75.2	510 of 2206	76.9%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2019	59.5	275 of 891	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	9.2	943 of 948	0.5%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	43.6	1375 of 2409	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	39.9	1447 of 2413	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	64.4	771 of 2403	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	57.8	969 of 2401	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	35.8	1314 of 1955	32.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	37.6	1470 of 2357	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	27.5	1829 of 2338	21.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	55.0	627 of 1569	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	46.1	754 of 1531	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	57.3	510 of 1429	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	58.0	544 of 1503	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	55.7	322 of 818	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	23.3	1095 of 1315	16.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	30.3	1044 of 1392	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	44.1	1097 of 2098	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	38.4	1253 of 2078	39.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	81.4	266 of 2041	87.0%	★★★★☆
2022	55.6	782 of 2099	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	35.8	1133 of 1678	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	35.9	1313 of 2032	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	13.8	1943 of 2045	5.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	41.3	1418 of 2407	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	34.9	1595 of 2411	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	63.9	805 of 2400	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	59.6	909 of 2400	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	54.0	871 of 1961	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	31.4	1682 of 2358	28.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	35.6	1579 of 2340	32.5%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	43.6	1052 of 2134	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	33.9	1386 of 2110	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	48.5	819 of 2016	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	49.8	785 of 2031	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	35.0	691 of 1044	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	28.7	1406 of 1859	24.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	49.7	765 of 1941	60.6%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	31.2	1016 of 1402	27.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	24.8	1110 of 1392	20.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	58.0	563 of 1337	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	53.4	647 of 1399	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	32.7	885 of 1224	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	30.5	999 of 1338	25.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	34.4	1013 of 1408	28.1%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

African American (2019)69th percentile+37 vs school

Hispanic (2025)60th percentile+18 vs school

Special Education (2025)51st percentile+9 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)48th percentile+6 vs school

Female (2025)43rd percentile~ school

Male (2025)41st percentile~ school

White (2025)28th percentile-14 vs school

By subject vs New York (2024-2025) ?

Science59%+14 vs state

Math49%-8 vs state

English Language Arts47%-8 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2025)				NY State Assessments Math (2025)				NY State Assessments Science (2025)	% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ruth C Kinney Elementary School	Public	3-5	1 Spur Dr S	Islip Terrace	11752	Suffolk County	East Islip Union Free School District	No	No	No	Yes	(631) 224-2007	314	34	9.1	40.1%	181 (57.6%)	14 (4.5%)	100 (31.8%)	10 (3.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.5%)	42.1	1418^th of 2445 public elementary schools	42.0%		37.9	1510^th of 2445 public elementary schools	38.2%	92	48.3	32.8	63.3		51.7	39.7	59.2		58.7	99.2	99.7	100.0	99.7	100.0	99.4	99.7	99.4	$36,321	$1,149	$35,173
Connetquot Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	1 Merrick St	Islip Terrace	11752	Suffolk County	East Islip Union Free School District	No	No	No	Yes	(631) 224-2001	352	34	10.3	42.6%	182 (51.7%)	24 (6.8%)	120 (34.1%)	12 (3.4%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	10 (2.8%)								(n/a)										99.4	99.7	99.4	99.4	99.4	100.0	99.7	99.7	$34,935	$1,077	$33,858
Wing Elementary School	Public	K-1	1 Winganhauppauge Rd	Islip	11751	Suffolk County	Islip Union Free School District	No	No	No	No	(631) 650-8450	373	34	11.0	35.1%	176 (47.2%)	21 (5.6%)	140 (37.5%)	20 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (4.0%)								(n/a)										97.6	98.1	98.1	98.1	98.1	98.1	98.1	98.1	$28,784	$439	$28,345
Francis J O'Neill School	Public	K-6	44 E Cherry St	Central Islip	11722	Suffolk County	Central Islip Union Free School District	No	No	No	Yes	(631) 348-5060	600	44	13.7	75.2%	14 (2.3%)	114 (19.0%)	443 (73.8%)	6 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (3.3%)	29.7	1782^nd of 2445 public elementary schools	27.1%		28.7	1783^rd of 2445 public elementary schools	27.1%	1	37.4	53.1	40.0	41.5	48.0	52.0	37.2	38.0	23.5	99.3	99.8	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.8	100.0	100.0	$28,719	$579	$28,140
Marguerite L Mulvey School	Public	K-6	44 E Cherry St	Central Islip	11722	Suffolk County	Central Islip Union Free School District	No	No	No	Yes	(631) 348-5059	567	45	12.6	62.1%	5 (0.9%)	55 (9.7%)	480 (84.7%)	10 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (2.8%)	20.6	2058^th of 2445 public elementary schools	15.8%		29.7	1755^th of 2445 public elementary schools	28.2%	303	20.0	47.0	48.8	29.7	23.7	49.2	37.8	29.7	27.0	95.8	99.3	99.8	99.8	99.8	96.9	99.2	98.0	$25,936	$457	$25,479
Commack Road Elementary School	Public	2-5	300 Commack Rd	Islip	11751	Suffolk County	Islip Union Free School District	No	No	No	Yes	(631) 650-8600	422	37	11.2	49.8%	149 (35.3%)	25 (5.9%)	205 (48.6%)	26 (6.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.8%)	26.4	1880^th of 2445 public elementary schools	23.1%		31.1	1712^th of 2445 public elementary schools	30.0%	168	45.9	44.3	42.1		45.8	42.3	39.0		21.4	99.6	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.8	$28,694	$426	$28,268
John F Kennedy Elementary School	Public	3-5	94 Woodland Dr	East Islip	11730	Suffolk County	East Islip Union Free School District	No	No	No	No	(631) 224-2003	416	37	11.3	26.4%	296 (71.2%)	5 (1.2%)	101 (24.3%)	8 (1.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	37.3	1537^th of 2445 public elementary schools	37.1%		48.1	1214^th of 2445 public elementary schools	50.3%	323	36.5	58.3	44.2		48.6	66.7	37.3		34.9	99.3	99.8	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.5	100.0	99.8	$30,247	$751	$29,496
Idle Hour Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	334 Idle Hour Blvd	Oakdale	11769	Suffolk County	Connetquot Central School District	No	No	No	No	(631) 244-2306	218	17	12.8	5.5%	194 (89.0%)	1 (0.5%)	18 (8.3%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	89.5	203^rd of 2445 public elementary schools	91.7%		84.4	325^th of 2445 public elementary schools	86.7%	122	85.7	83.3	83.3		71.4	100.0	76.9		80.0	97.8	99.1	99.6	99.6	99.6	99.1	98.7	98.7	$37,007	$680	$36,327
Timber Point Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	200 Timber Point Rd	East Islip	11730	Suffolk County	East Islip Union Free School District	No	No	No	No	(631) 224-2004	370	34	10.9	14.1%	289 (78.1%)	8 (2.2%)	57 (15.4%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.0%)								(n/a)										98.7	99.5	99.7	99.7	100.0	99.7	99.7	99.5	$31,712	$962	$30,750
Cordello Avenue Elementary School	Public	K-6	51 Cordello Ave	Central Islip	11722	Suffolk County	Central Islip Union Free School District	No	No	No	Yes	(631) 348-4189	490	44	11.0	63.9%	4 (0.8%)	55 (11.2%)	421 (85.9%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	22.2	2014^th of 2445 public elementary schools	17.6%		14.6	2228^th of 2445 public elementary schools	8.9%	214	30.9	43.5	43.4	40.4	29.4	49.3	29.6	33.9	22.2	99.1	100.0	99.8	99.8	99.8	100.0	100.0	99.8	$27,085	$280	$26,805

Frequently Asked Questions about Ruth C Kinney Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Ruth C Kinney Elementary School?

Students at Ruth C Kinney Elementary School are 58% White, 32% Hispanic, 4% African American, 3% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Ruth C Kinney Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 314 students attended Ruth C Kinney Elementary School.

Is Ruth C Kinney Elementary School a good school?

Ruth C Kinney Elementary School ranks 1418^th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Ruth C Kinney Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Ruth C Kinney Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : East Islip Middle School
High : East Islip High School

What district is Ruth C Kinney Elementary School in?

East Islip Union Free School District

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