- Enrollment
- 1,141
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
High school (grades 9-12) · East Meadow, NY
East Meadow High School
Federal NCES profile for East Meadow 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 360984000756
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Meadow High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in East Meadow · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 24.8%
- free-lunch eligible
East Meadow High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Meadow High School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in East Meadow, NY.
School address
District: East Meadow Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 360984000756 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
East Meadow High School held near 1,517 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 126.2 → 122.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 360984000756 · East Meadow, NY High · MID · TRAD
1,549 enr · 12.3:1 · 24.8% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodland Middle School (1,141 students)
East Meadow High School held near 1,517 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 126.2 → 122.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
East Meadow High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
East Meadow High School
1,549 students
- Woodland Middl
Woodland Middle School
1,141 students
- W Tresper Clar
W Tresper Clarke High School
898 students
- Bowling Green
Bowling Green School
895 students
- Mcvey Elementa
Mcvey Elementary School
838 students
- Barnum Woods S
Barnum Woods School
797 students
What this shows East Meadow High School reports 1,549 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Meadow High School compares
East Meadow 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 | 12.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.8% | ▼ 56% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,549 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,549
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in New York - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.7%
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
$28,980
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 221 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.3%
Asian 28.8%
Hispanic or Latino 23.1%
African American 6.2%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 40.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, East Meadow High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
District finance for East Meadow Union Free School District reports $28,980 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Meadow High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| W Tresper Clarke High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bowling Green School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcvey Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barnum Woods School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Meadow High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 898
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~1,549 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Meadow High School
How many students attend East Meadow High School?
East Meadow High School has 1,549 students enrolled. It is a high school in East Meadow, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,498 (2022-23) → 1,517 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Meadow High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Meadow High School is 12.3:1, which is 4% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Meadow High School?
24.8% of students at East Meadow High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Meadow High School?
The largest demographic group at East Meadow High School is White at 40.3% of enrollment, in East Meadow, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Meadow High School?
East Meadow 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 East Meadow High School rank among public schools in East Meadow?
By Resource Investment Index, East Meadow High School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in East Meadow, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in East Meadow on the city page.
What other schools are in East Meadow Union Free School District?
Besides East Meadow High School, East Meadow Union Free School District also operates Woodland Middle School (1,141 students), W Tresper Clarke High School (898 students), and Bowling Green School (895 students). See the East Meadow Union Free School District district page for the complete list.