Enrollment
651
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Great Neck, NY
E M Baker School
Federal NCES profile for E M Baker School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361251001013
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
E M Baker School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Great Neck · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- large classes for New York
- 16.9%
- free-lunch eligible
E M Baker School has class sizes larger than 71% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, E M Baker School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Great Neck, NY.
School address
District: Great Neck Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 361251001013 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How E M Baker School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at E M Baker School
E M Baker School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Great Neck, New York, enrolling 651 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.9% free-meal eligibility runs 70% below the New York average.
Enrollment of 651 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 545 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #21, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (59%) and White (28%) (diversity index 57/100).
10.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Great Neck Union Free School District spends $33,999 per pupil, 29% above the New York average, a better-resourced district than most.
Great Neck Union Free School District also operates Great Neck South High School (1,362 students) and Great Neck North High School (1,155 students) alongside E M Baker 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 E M Baker School compares
E M Baker 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 | 13:1 | ▲ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.9% | ▼ 70% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 651 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
651
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 71% in New York - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.3%
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
$33,999
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 + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 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
Asian 58.8%
White 28.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 58.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.6, E M Baker School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Great Neck Union Free School District, which includes E M Baker School.
$33,999
Per student
+29%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+105%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 89.6%
State 6.5%
Federal 3.9%
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 E M Baker School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Neck South High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Great Neck North High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Great Neck South Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Great Neck North Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to E M Baker School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,362
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 1,155
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 7.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~651 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about E M Baker School
How many students attend E M Baker School?
E M Baker School has 651 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Great Neck, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at E M Baker School?
The student-teacher ratio at E M Baker School is 13:1, which is 10% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at E M Baker School?
16.9% of students at E M Baker School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of E M Baker School?
The largest demographic group at E M Baker School is Asian at 58.8% of enrollment, in Great Neck, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for E M Baker School?
E M Baker School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher 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 E M Baker School rank among elementary schools in Great Neck?
By Resource Investment Index, E M Baker School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Great Neck, 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 Great Neck on the city page.
Is E M Baker School a good school?
E M Baker School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% 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 Great Neck Union Free School District?
Besides E M Baker School, Great Neck Union Free School District also operates Great Neck South High School (1,362 students), Great Neck North High School (1,155 students), and Great Neck South Middle School (832 students). See the Great Neck Union Free School District district page for the complete list.
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