- Enrollment
- 1,549
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · East Meadow, NY
Barnum Woods School
Federal NCES profile for Barnum Woods School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360984000754
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barnum Woods School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in East Meadow · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 18.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Barnum Woods School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barnum Woods School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in East Meadow, NY.
School address
District: East Meadow Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 360984000754 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Barnum Woods School held near 786 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 64.7 → 63.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 360984000754 · East Meadow, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
797 enr · 12.5:1 · 18.3% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: East Meadow High School (1,549 students)
Barnum Woods School held near 786 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 64.7 → 63.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Barnum Woods School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Meadow Hi
East Meadow High School
1,549 students
- Woodland Middl
Woodland Middle School
1,141 students
- W Tresper Clar
W Tresper Clarke High School
898 students
- Bowling Green
Bowling Green School
895 students
- Mcvey Elementa
Mcvey Elementary School
838 students
- This school
Barnum Woods School
797 students
What this shows Barnum Woods School reports 797 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barnum Woods School compares
Barnum Woods School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▲ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.3% | ▼ 67% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 797 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
797
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 66% in New York - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$28,980
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.0%
Asian 33.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.5%
African American 5.9%
Two or More 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 37.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.8, Barnum Woods School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for East Meadow Union Free School District reports $28,980 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barnum Woods School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Meadow High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodland Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| W Tresper Clarke High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bowling Green School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcvey Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barnum Woods School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,141
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 898
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~797 students)
Frequently asked questions about Barnum Woods School
How many students attend Barnum Woods School?
Barnum Woods School has 797 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in East Meadow, NY. CCD year-over-year: 761 (2022-23) → 786 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barnum Woods School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barnum Woods School is 12.5:1, which is 6% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Barnum Woods School?
18.3% of students at Barnum Woods School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barnum Woods School?
The largest demographic group at Barnum Woods School is White at 37.0% of enrollment, in East Meadow, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barnum Woods School?
Barnum Woods School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Barnum Woods School rank among elementary schools in East Meadow?
By Resource Investment Index, Barnum Woods School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in East Meadow, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in East Meadow on the city page.
What other schools are in East Meadow Union Free School District?
Besides Barnum Woods School, East Meadow Union Free School District also operates East Meadow High School (1,549 students), Woodland Middle School (1,141 students), and W Tresper Clarke High School (898 students). See the East Meadow Union Free School District district page for the complete list.