- Enrollment
- 1,549
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Westbury, NY
Bowling Green School
Federal NCES profile for Bowling Green School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360984000755
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bowling Green School earns 53/100 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.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Westbury · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 21.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bowling Green School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bowling Green School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Westbury, NY.
School address
District: East Meadow Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 360984000755 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Bowling Green School held near 911 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 80.9 → 89.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 360984000755 · Westbury, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
895 enr · 11.2:1 · 21.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: East Meadow High School (1,549 students)
Bowling Green School held near 911 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 80.9 → 89.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Bowling Green 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
- This school
Bowling Green School
895 students
- Mcvey Elementa
Mcvey Elementary School
838 students
- Barnum Woods S
Barnum Woods School
797 students
What this shows Bowling Green School reports 895 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bowling Green School compares
Bowling Green 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.0% | ▼ 63% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 895 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
895
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 48% in New York - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.1%
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 32.8%
Hispanic or Latino 31.4%
Asian 27.5%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 32.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.5, Bowling Green 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 Bowling Green 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| W Tresper Clarke High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcvey Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barnum Woods School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bowling Green 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
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~895 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bowling Green School
How many students attend Bowling Green School?
Bowling Green School has 895 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Westbury, NY. CCD year-over-year: 898 (2022-23) → 911 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bowling Green School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bowling Green School is 11.2:1, which is 5% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bowling Green School?
21.0% of students at Bowling Green School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bowling Green School?
The largest demographic group at Bowling Green School is White at 32.8% of enrollment, in Westbury, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bowling Green School?
Bowling Green School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Bowling Green School rank among elementary schools in Westbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Bowling Green School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Westbury, 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 Westbury on the city page.
What other schools are in East Meadow Union Free School District?
Besides Bowling Green 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.