- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · East Moriches, NY
East Moriches Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for East Moriches Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360987005745
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Moriches Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- students per teacher
- 21.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 337
- students enrolled
East Moriches Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: East Moriches Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 360987005745 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
East Moriches Elementary School held near 340 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.5 → 27.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 360987005745 · East Moriches, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
337 enr · 10.9:1 · 21.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: East Moriches School (291 students)
East Moriches Elementary School held near 340 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.5 → 27.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
How East Moriches Elementary School compares
East Moriches Elementary 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.9% | ▼ 61% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 337 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
337
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in New York - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$31,863
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
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.1%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 1.8%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 69.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, East Moriches Elementary School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for East Moriches Union Free School District reports $31,863 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Moriches Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Moriches School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Moriches Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~337 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Moriches Elementary School
How many students attend East Moriches Elementary School?
East Moriches Elementary School has 337 students enrolled. It is a public school in East Moriches, NY. CCD year-over-year: 338 (2022-23) → 340 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Moriches Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Moriches Elementary School is 10.9:1, which is 8% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 31% 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 East Moriches Elementary School?
21.9% of students at East Moriches Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Moriches Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at East Moriches Elementary School is White at 69.7% of enrollment, in East Moriches, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Moriches Elementary School?
East Moriches Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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).
What other schools are in East Moriches Union Free School District?
Besides East Moriches Elementary School, East Moriches Union Free School District also operates East Moriches School (291 students). See the East Moriches Union Free School District district page for the complete list.