- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Massapequa, NY
Charles E Schwarting School
Federal NCES profile for Charles E Schwarting School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362319003244
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charles E Schwarting School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of New York schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Massapequa · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 6.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Charles E Schwarting School has class sizes larger than 84% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charles E Schwarting School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Massapequa, NY.
School address
District: Plainedge Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 362319003244 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Charles E Schwarting School grew from 457 students in 2022-23 to 495 in 2023-24 (+8.3%).
Teacher FTE added 36.9 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 362319003244 · Massapequa, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
524 enr · 14.6:1 · 6.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Plainedge Senior High School (856 students)
Charles E Schwarting School grew from 457 students in 2022-23 to 495 in 2023-24 (+8.3%). Teacher FTE added 36.9 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Charles E Schwarting School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plainedge Seni
Plainedge Senior High School
856 students
- Plainedge Midd
Plainedge Middle School
661 students
- This school
Charles E Schwarting School
524 students
- John H West Sc
John H West School
473 students
- Eastplain Scho
Eastplain School
445 students
What this shows Charles E Schwarting School reports 524 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charles E Schwarting School compares
Charles E Schwarting School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 24% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.3% | ▼ 89% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 524 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
524
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 84% in New York - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.0%
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
$30,821
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
Counselors0.0 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 78.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: White at 78.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.4, Charles E Schwarting School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Plainedge Union Free School District reports $30,821 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Charles E Schwarting School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plainedge Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Plainedge Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John H West School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastplain School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charles E Schwarting School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~524 students)
Frequently asked questions about Charles E Schwarting School
How many students attend Charles E Schwarting School?
Charles E Schwarting School has 524 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Massapequa, NY. CCD year-over-year: 457 (2022-23) → 495 (2023-24), up 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles E Schwarting School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles E Schwarting School is 14.6:1, which is 24% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Charles E Schwarting School?
6.3% of students at Charles E Schwarting School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charles E Schwarting School?
The largest demographic group at Charles E Schwarting School is White at 78.1% of enrollment, in Massapequa, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charles E Schwarting School?
Charles E Schwarting School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Charles E Schwarting School rank among elementary schools in Massapequa?
By Resource Investment Index, Charles E Schwarting School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Massapequa, 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 Massapequa on the city page.
What other schools are in Plainedge Union Free School District?
Besides Charles E Schwarting School, Plainedge Union Free School District also operates Plainedge Senior High School (856 students), Plainedge Middle School (661 students), and John H West School (473 students). See the Plainedge Union Free School District district page for the complete list.