MALVERNE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

MALVERNE, New York — 4 schools

1,848
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$37,026
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

MALVERNE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT operates 4 public schools serving 1,848 students, placing it among the smaller districts in New York. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,808 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Nassau County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $37,026 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 66.1% local, 26.2% state, and 7.7% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $211,755 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 59/100, ranked #275 of 941 in New York against a state average of 45 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 4 schools offering Advanced Placement (23 AP courses district-wide), a 373.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 18.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 37.6% African American, 30.4% Hispanic or Latino, 18.2% White across the district's schools.

Malverne Senior High School accounts for 34.7% of all MALVERNE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means MALVERNE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. 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

MALVERNE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT student-counselor ratio is 373:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

MALVERNE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT chronic absenteeism rate is 18.4% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within MALVERNE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT is typically wider than the MALVERNE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

7.7%
Federal
26.2%
State
66.1%
Local

Funding Equity

59
Equity Score
275 / 941
State Rank
45
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Nassau County county, where this district is located.

$1,992
Studio/mo
$2,379
1 BR/mo
$2,747
2 BR/mo
$3,563
3 BR/mo
$3,768
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$211,755
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 4 schools in MALVERNE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT.

White 18.2%
Hispanic or Latino 30.4%
African American 37.6%
Asian 9.6%
Multiracial 3.0%
Other 1.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 4
Schools with AP
23 AP courses total
373.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
18.4%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in MALVERNE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

School Enrollment
Malverne Senior High School
628
Howard T Herber Middle School
428
Maurice W Downing Primary School
382
Davison Avenue Intermediate School
370

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in MALVERNE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT?

MALVERNE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT has 4 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary. Total enrollment is 1,848 students.

How much does MALVERNE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?

MALVERNE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $37,026 per student. The district has an equity score of 59/100, ranking #275 in New York.

What is the average teacher salary in MALVERNE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT?

The average teacher salary in MALVERNE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT is $211,755 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near MALVERNE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Nassau County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of MALVERNE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT?

MALVERNE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT students are 37.6% African American, 30.4% Hispanic or Latino, 18.2% White, 9.6% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for MALVERNE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT?

MALVERNE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT has an equity score of 59/100, ranking #275 out of 941 districts in New York. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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