- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · N Massapequa, NY
Eastplain School
Federal NCES profile for Eastplain School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362319003245
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastplain School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of New York schools.
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 3.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 445
- students enrolled
Eastplain School has class sizes larger than 95% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Plainedge Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 362319003245 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Eastplain School held near 440 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.6 → 25.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 362319003245 · N Massapequa, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
445 enr · 17.1:1 · 3.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Plainedge Senior High School (856 students)
Eastplain School held near 440 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.6 → 25.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Eastplain School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plainedge Seni
Plainedge Senior High School
856 students
- Plainedge Midd
Plainedge Middle School
661 students
- Charles E Schw
Charles E Schwarting School
524 students
- John H West Sc
John H West School
473 students
- This school
Eastplain School
445 students
What this shows Eastplain School reports 445 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eastplain School compares
Eastplain 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 45% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.2% | ▼ 94% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 445 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
445
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 94% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 95% in New York - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$30,821
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
White 78.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Asian 4.7%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.9, Eastplain School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Plainedge Union Free School District reports $30,821 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eastplain School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plainedge Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Plainedge Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charles E Schwarting School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John H West School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eastplain School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~445 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eastplain School
How many students attend Eastplain School?
Eastplain School has 445 students enrolled. It is a public school in N Massapequa, NY. CCD year-over-year: 431 (2022-23) → 440 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastplain School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastplain School is 17.1:1, which is 45% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eastplain School?
3.2% of students at Eastplain School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastplain School?
The largest demographic group at Eastplain School is White at 78.2% of enrollment, in N Massapequa, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastplain School?
Eastplain School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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).
What other schools are in Plainedge Union Free School District?
Besides Eastplain School, Plainedge Union Free School District also operates Plainedge Senior High School (856 students), Plainedge Middle School (661 students), and Charles E Schwarting School (524 students). See the Plainedge Union Free School District district page for the complete list.