- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elmont, NY
Elmont Memorial High School
Federal NCES profile for Elmont Memorial High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362652003626
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elmont Memorial High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Elmont · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 42.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Elmont Memorial High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elmont Memorial High School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Elmont, NY.
School address
District: Sewanhaka Central High School District · New York
NCES ID 362652003626 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Elmont Memorial High School held near 1,473 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 118.4 → 116.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 362652003626 · Elmont, NY Other · MID · TRAD
1,492 enr · 12.6:1 · 42.5% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: New Hyde Park Memorial High School (1,711 students)
Elmont Memorial High School held near 1,473 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 118.4 → 116.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Elmont Memorial High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Hyde Park
New Hyde Park Memorial High School
1,711 students
- H Frank Carey
H Frank Carey High School
1,644 students
- Sewanhaka High
Sewanhaka High School
1,572 students
- This school
Elmont Memorial High School
1,492 students
- Floral Park Me
Floral Park Memorial High School
1,308 students
What this shows Elmont Memorial High School reports 1,492 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elmont Memorial High School compares
Elmont Memorial 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 | 12.6:1 | ▲ 7% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.5% | ▼ 24% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,492 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,492
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 67% in New York - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$27,722
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 187 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 59.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.6%
Asian 16.9%
Two or More 1.7%
White 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 59.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Elmont Memorial High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
District finance for Sewanhaka Central High School District reports $27,722 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elmont Memorial High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hyde Park Memorial High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| H Frank Carey High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sewanhaka High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Floral Park Memorial High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elmont Memorial High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,644
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,572
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,308
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~1,492 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elmont Memorial High School
How many students attend Elmont Memorial High School?
Elmont Memorial High School has 1,492 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elmont, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,501 (2022-23) → 1,473 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elmont Memorial High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elmont Memorial High School is 12.6:1, which is 7% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elmont Memorial High School?
42.5% of students at Elmont Memorial High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elmont Memorial High School?
The largest demographic group at Elmont Memorial High School is African American at 59.0% of enrollment, in Elmont, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elmont Memorial High School?
Elmont Memorial High School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Elmont Memorial High School rank among schools in Elmont?
By Resource Investment Index, Elmont Memorial High School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Elmont, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Elmont on the city page.
What other schools are in Sewanhaka Central High School District?
Besides Elmont Memorial High School, Sewanhaka Central High School District also operates New Hyde Park Memorial High School (1,711 students), H Frank Carey High School (1,644 students), and Sewanhaka High School (1,572 students). See the Sewanhaka Central High School District district page for the complete list.