- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Floral Park, NY
Floral Park-Bellerose School
Federal NCES profile for Floral Park-Bellerose School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361116000885
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Floral Park-Bellerose School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of New York schools.
- #4 of 7
- schools in Floral Park · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 10.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Floral Park-Bellerose School has class sizes larger than 87% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Floral Park-Bellerose School ranks #4 of 7 schools in Floral Park, NY.
School address
NCES ID 361116000885 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Floral Park-Bellerose School held near 879 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 60.8 → 57.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 361116000885 · Floral Park, NY Other · MID · TRAD
904 enr · 15.1:1 · 10.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: John Lewis Childs School (674 students)
Floral Park-Bellerose School held near 879 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 60.8 → 57.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
How Floral Park-Bellerose School compares
Floral Park-Bellerose 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 28% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.9% | ▼ 81% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 904 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
904
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 87% in New York - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,637
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.2%
Asian 21.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 54.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, Floral Park-Bellerose School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District reports $20,637 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Floral Park-Bellerose School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Lewis Childs School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Floral Park-Bellerose 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 (~904 students)
Frequently asked questions about Floral Park-Bellerose School
How many students attend Floral Park-Bellerose School?
Floral Park-Bellerose School has 904 students enrolled. It is a public school in Floral Park, NY. CCD year-over-year: 893 (2022-23) → 879 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Floral Park-Bellerose School?
The student-teacher ratio at Floral Park-Bellerose School is 15.1:1, which is 28% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Floral Park-Bellerose School?
10.9% of students at Floral Park-Bellerose School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Floral Park-Bellerose School?
The largest demographic group at Floral Park-Bellerose School is White at 54.2% of enrollment, in Floral Park, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Floral Park-Bellerose School?
Floral Park-Bellerose School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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).
How does Floral Park-Bellerose School rank among schools in Floral Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Floral Park-Bellerose School ranks #4 of 7 schools in Floral Park, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Floral Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District?
Besides Floral Park-Bellerose School, Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District also operates John Lewis Childs School (674 students). See the Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District district page for the complete list.