Helen B Duffield Elementary School
Ronkonkoma, NY · Connetquot Central School District · Grades K-5
1,491st of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 36%▼ Declining
Helen B Duffield Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Helen B Duffield Elementary School 1,491st of 2,326 New York elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 36% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 70th in 2019 to 36th in 2025 — declining.
Helen B Duffield Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Helen B Duffield Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 333 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.5% | 52.0% | ▼ 20.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 12.8% | 27.3% | ▲ 14.5 pts | |
| Asian | 10.0% | 11.4% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| Black | 2.8% | 5.4% | ▲ 2.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.4% | 3.9% | ▲ 2.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Helen B Duffield Elementary School
Typical home value $638K in zip 11779 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Helen B Duffield Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Edith L Slocum Elementary SchoolConnetquot Central School District · 0.4 mi away908th of 2,326
ELA 52% · Math 73% - –South Shore Charter SchoolSouth Shore Charter School · 1.3 mi away · charter
- 4Cherokee Street Elementary SchoolConnetquot Central School District · 1.4 mi away1,541st of 2,326
ELA 42% · Math 51% - 2Andrew T Morrow SchoolCentral Islip Union Free School District · 2.3 mi away1,918th of 2,326
ELA 35% · Math 40% - 3Hiawatha SchoolSachem Central School District · 2.4 mi away1,641st of 2,326
ELA 36% · Math 52% - 8Tackan Elementary SchoolSmithtown Central School District · 2.7 mi away592nd of 2,326
ELA 69% · Math 72% - 8John Pearl Elementary SchoolConnetquot Central School District · 2.7 mi away519th of 2,326
ELA 72% · Math 73% - 6Cayuga SchoolSachem Central School District · 2.9 mi away1,136th of 2,326
ELA 49% · Math 63%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Helen B Duffield Elementary School in?
Helen B Duffield Elementary School is part of the Connetquot Central School District district in Ronkonkoma, New York.
Is Helen B Duffield Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Helen B Duffield Elementary School 1,491st of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 36% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Helen B Duffield Elementary School?
White 52%, Hispanic 27%, Asian 11%, Black 5% (333 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Helen B Duffield Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11779 is $638K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.