NCES CCD 2024-25 7 schools NY

Best-Resourced Schools in Uniondale, NY

7 public K-12 schools in Uniondale from NCES Common Core of Data: enrollment, grade span, demographics, and Civil Rights Data Collection statistics for every active campus.

7 public schools ranked by quality score. NCES CCD 2024-25 data.

The highest-ranked of Uniondale's 7 public schools is Uniondale High School, scoring 43/100, against a city average of 28.9/100. Computed live across every Uniondale campus reporting to NCES.

Every public school in Uniondale, NY, ranked by Resource Investment Index.

7
Schools
6,673
Students
28.9/100
Avg Quality
11.9:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

How the Uniondale Public-School Landscape Breaks Down

Uniondale, NY enrolls 6,673 students across 7 public schools reporting to the National Center for Education Statistics. Of those, 1 are charter schools, giving families genuine alternatives to the traditional neighbourhood assignment model. The average student-teacher ratio across the city is 11.9:1, and the composite quality score, derived from student-teacher ratio, counselor access, gifted-program availability, and CRDC attendance data, averages 28.9/100. Schools must report at least five campuses in a city to appear in this listing, which is why very small towns may redirect to the broader county or state view.

The most-resourced campus in Uniondale on this index is Uniondale High School, at 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index with 2,106 enrolled students. What the index does and doesn't measure; click any school below for its full component breakdown.

Uniondale spans 2 districts, each filing its own NCES F-33 return, per-pupil spending can vary between neighbouring campuses. Sort the table below by enrollment, level, or district; click any school for its full profile.

Uniondale High School accounts for 31.6% of all Uniondale public-school enrollment

That dominant concentration means Uniondale-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade level: High. A dominant campus often anchors a city's program landscape and absorbs a disproportionate share of district capital and staffing decisions. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Uniondale school enrollment varies 4.4× across entities

Uniondale school enrollment ranges from 476 students (lowest) to 2,106 students (highest), a spread of 1,630 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous school portfolio for a city this size. Per-school staffing, programme depth, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same city based on enrollment shape, a 200-student magnet runs a different operational model than a 2,000-student comprehensive high school.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Uniondale has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 62.6% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Eligibility here is approaching the 75% concentration-grant threshold; it does not yet unlock the extra funding tier but sits meaningfully above the baseline 50% majority mark. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Uniondale student-teacher ratio is 11.9:1 — low (typically associated with smaller schools or per-school staffing investment that often correlates with stronger per-student supports)

student-teacher ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE classroom teachers against total enrollment, push-in specialists, English-language aides, special-education co-teachers, and counselors are not included in most reporting Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, Public School Universe NCES Common Core of Data, Public School Universe

Uniondale has higher-than-average charter school authorisation eligibility — 14.3% of the population qualifies for charter-school enrollment options

charter-school enrollment options eligibility is the federal threshold for charter school authorisation funding allocations, established under the state-specific charter law. Areas above 30% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic charter school authorisation formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Most racially and ethnically mixed schools in Uniondale

Ranked by the Simpson student-body diversity index (0-100) from NCES race and ethnicity data, where higher means a more evenly mixed student body. It measures mix, not quality.

  1. 1 Academy Charter School-Uniondale 53.1/100
  2. 2 Smith Street Elementary School 50.2/100
  3. 3 Northern Parkway Elementary School 49.6/100
  4. 4 Uniondale High School 47.3/100
  5. 5 Walnut Street Elementary School 45.9/100

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best schools in Uniondale, NY?

The highest-ranked school in Uniondale is Uniondale High School with a quality score of 43/100. There are 7 public schools in Uniondale with 6,673 total students.

How many schools are in Uniondale, NY?

Uniondale has 7 public schools with a total enrollment of 6,673 students. 1 are charter schools. Average student-teacher ratio: 11.9:1.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 and Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22. Quality scores based on student-teacher ratio, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance. Schools must have 5+ in the city to be listed.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.