Enrollment
524
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-89% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Charles E Schwarting School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Charles E Schwarting School
Charles E Schwarting School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Massapequa, New York, enrolling 524 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.3% free-meal eligibility runs 89% below the New York average.
Enrollment of 524 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 372 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #200.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 36/100).
12.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Plainedge Union Free School District also operates Plainedge Senior High School (856 students) and Plainedge Middle School (661 students) alongside Charles E Schwarting School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Charles E Schwarting School compares
Charles E Schwarting School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$29,761
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $26,410
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Plainedge Union Free School District, which includes Charles E Schwarting School.
$29,761
Per student
+13%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+79%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.3%
State 30.0%
Federal 5.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~524 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Charles E Schwarting School a good school?
Charles E Schwarting School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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