Enrollment
1,492
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
118.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elmont Memorial High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elmont Memorial High School
Elmont Memorial High School is a large combined-grade school in Elmont, New York, enrolling 1,492 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,492 students.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 136 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #7, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 187 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Sewanhaka Central High School District also operates New Hyde Park Memorial High School (1,711 students) and H Frank Carey High School (1,644 students) alongside Elmont Memorial High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Elmont Memorial High School compares
Elmont Memorial High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$25,819
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sewanhaka Central High School District, which includes Elmont Memorial High School.
$25,819
Per student
-2%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+56%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.3%
State 28.6%
Federal 4.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,492 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.6:1)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Elmont Memorial High School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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