Enrollment
308
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lake Grove, NY
Eugene Auer Memorial School
Federal NCES profile for Eugene Auer Memorial School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361920001749
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eugene Auer Memorial School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Lake Grove · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- large classes for New York
- 35.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Eugene Auer Memorial School has class sizes larger than 80% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eugene Auer Memorial School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Lake Grove, NY.
School address
District: Middle Country Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361920001749 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eugene Auer Memorial School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eugene Auer Memorial School
Eugene Auer Memorial School is a mid-sized elementary school in Lake Grove, New York, enrolling 308 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14:1 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 35.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 308 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 703 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #570, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 308 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Middle Country Central School District also operates Newfield High School (1,553 students) and Centereach High School (1,467 students) alongside Eugene Auer Memorial 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 Eugene Auer Memorial School compares
Eugene Auer Memorial 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.0% | ▼ 38% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 308 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
308
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 80% in New York - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$26,762
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
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
White 57.8%
Hispanic or Latino 25.6%
Asian 8.4%
African American 4.9%
Two or More 3.2%
Largest group: White at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Eugene Auer Memorial School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Middle Country Central School District, which includes Eugene Auer Memorial School.
$26,762
Per student
+1%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+61%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.3%
State 47.9%
Federal 3.8%
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 Eugene Auer Memorial School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centereach High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Selden Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dawnwood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Lane Memorial Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eugene Auer Memorial School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,553
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,467
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,080
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary 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 (~308 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Eugene Auer Memorial School
How many students attend Eugene Auer Memorial School?
Eugene Auer Memorial School has 308 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lake Grove, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eugene Auer Memorial School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eugene Auer Memorial School is 14:1, which is 19% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eugene Auer Memorial School?
35.0% of students at Eugene Auer Memorial School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eugene Auer Memorial School?
The largest demographic group at Eugene Auer Memorial School is White at 57.8% of enrollment, in Lake Grove, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eugene Auer Memorial School?
Eugene Auer Memorial School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Eugene Auer Memorial School rank among elementary schools in Lake Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Eugene Auer Memorial School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Lake Grove, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lake Grove on the city page.
Is Eugene Auer Memorial School a good school?
Eugene Auer Memorial School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of New York schools. 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 Middle Country Central School District?
Besides Eugene Auer Memorial School, Middle Country Central School District also operates Newfield High School (1,553 students), Centereach High School (1,467 students), and Selden Middle School (1,080 students). See the Middle Country Central School District district page for the complete list.
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