- Enrollment
- 1,362
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Hyde Park, NY
Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361251001022
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early Childhood Center earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of New York schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in New Hyde Park · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 13.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Early Childhood Center has class sizes larger than 99% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood Center ranks #5 of 5 schools in New Hyde Park, NY.
School address
District: Great Neck Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 361251001022 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Early Childhood Center grew from 292 students in 2022-23 to 320 in 2023-24 (+9.6%).
Teacher FTE added 13.6 → 14.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 361251001022 · New Hyde Park, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
304 enr · 23.4:1 · 13.4% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Great Neck South High School (1,362 students)
Early Childhood Center grew from 292 students in 2022-23 to 320 in 2023-24 (+9.6%). Teacher FTE added 13.6 → 14.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Early Childhood Center 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 304
Early Childhood Center
304 students
What this shows Early Childhood Center reports 304 students on the CCD universe file.
How Early Childhood Center compares
Early Childhood Center 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 | 23.4:1 | ▲ 98% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.4% | ▼ 76% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 304 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
304
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 98% above state mean
Top 99% in New York - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 + 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
Asian 66.4%
White 21.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 3.9%
Largest group: Asian at 66.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Early Childhood Center is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
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 Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Neck South High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Great Neck North Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Early Childhood Center'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 other 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 (~304 students)
Frequently asked questions about Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has 304 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Hyde Park, NY. CCD year-over-year: 292 (2022-23) → 320 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Center is 23.4:1, which is 98% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Early Childhood Center?
13.4% of students at Early Childhood Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Early Childhood Center is Asian at 66.4% of enrollment, in New Hyde Park, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Early Childhood Center rank among schools in New Hyde Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood Center ranks #5 of 5 schools in New Hyde Park, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New Hyde Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Great Neck Union Free School District?
Besides Early Childhood Center, 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.