- Enrollment
- 1,362
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
E M Baker School held near 643 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.8 → 49.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 361251001013 · Great Neck, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
651 enr · 13:1 · 16.9% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Great Neck South High School (1,362 students)
E M Baker School held near 643 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.8 → 49.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
E M Baker School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Great Neck Sou
Great Neck South High School
1,362 students
- Great Neck Nor
Great Neck North High School
1,155 students
- Great Neck Sou
Great Neck South Middle School
832 students
- Lakeville Elem
Lakeville Elementary School
772 students
- Great Neck Nor
Great Neck North Middle School
728 students
- This school
E M Baker School
651 students
What this shows E M Baker School reports 651 students on the CCD universe file.
How E M Baker School compares
E M Baker 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 | 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 methodology
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
$35,597
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 + 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.
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
District finance for Great Neck Union Free School District reports $35,597 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,155
- 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
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 (~651 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 664 (2022-23) → 643 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.