- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Port Jefferson, NY
Earl L Vandermeulen High School
Federal NCES profile for Earl L Vandermeulen High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 362349003280
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Earl L Vandermeulen High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of New York schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Port Jefferson · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.5:1
- small classes for New York
- 12.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Earl L Vandermeulen High School has class sizes smaller than 87% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Earl L Vandermeulen High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Port Jefferson, NY.
School address
District: Port Jefferson Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 362349003280 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Earl L Vandermeulen High School held near 328 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 37.8 → 37.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 362349003280 · Port Jefferson, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
313 enr · 8.5:1 · 12.4% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Port Jefferson Elementary School (370 students)
Earl L Vandermeulen High School held near 328 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 37.8 → 37.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Earl L Vandermeulen High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Port Jefferson
Port Jefferson Elementary School
370 students
- This school
Earl L Vandermeulen High School
313 students
- Port Jefferson
Port Jefferson Middle School
224 students
What this shows Earl L Vandermeulen High School reports 313 students on the CCD universe file.
How Earl L Vandermeulen High School compares
Earl L Vandermeulen High 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 | 8.5:1 | ▼ 28% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.4% | ▼ 78% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 313 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.5:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
313
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
8.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 13% in New York - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$45,793
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 157 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Asian 8.0%
African American 2.6%
Two or More 2.2%
Largest group: White at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.6, Earl L Vandermeulen High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
District finance for Port Jefferson Union Free School District reports $45,793 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Earl L Vandermeulen High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Jefferson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Port Jefferson Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Earl L Vandermeulen High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide high 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 (~313 students)
Frequently asked questions about Earl L Vandermeulen High School
How many students attend Earl L Vandermeulen High School?
Earl L Vandermeulen High School has 313 students enrolled. It is a high school in Port Jefferson, NY. CCD year-over-year: 323 (2022-23) → 328 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Earl L Vandermeulen High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Earl L Vandermeulen High School is 8.5:1, which is 28% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 46% 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 Earl L Vandermeulen High School?
12.4% of students at Earl L Vandermeulen High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Earl L Vandermeulen High School?
The largest demographic group at Earl L Vandermeulen High School is White at 75.7% of enrollment, in Port Jefferson, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Earl L Vandermeulen High School?
Earl L Vandermeulen High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Earl L Vandermeulen High School rank among public schools in Port Jefferson?
By Resource Investment Index, Earl L Vandermeulen High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Port Jefferson, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Port Jefferson Union Free School District?
Besides Earl L Vandermeulen High School, Port Jefferson Union Free School District also operates Port Jefferson Elementary School (370 students) and Port Jefferson Middle School (224 students). See the Port Jefferson Union Free School District district page for the complete list.