- Enrollment
- 826
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wantagh, NY
Forest Lake School
Federal NCES profile for Forest Lake School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362985004007
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forest Lake School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of New York schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Wantagh · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 4.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Forest Lake School has class sizes larger than 99% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Lake School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Wantagh, NY.
School address
District: Wantagh Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 362985004007 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Forest Lake School held near 389 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.7 → 30.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 362985004007 · Wantagh, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
390 enr · 24.4:1 · 4.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Wantagh Senior High School (826 students)
Forest Lake School held near 389 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.7 → 30.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Forest Lake School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wantagh Senior
Wantagh Senior High School
826 students
- Wantagh School
Wantagh School
672 students
- Wantagh Middle
Wantagh Middle School
645 students
- This school
Forest Lake School
390 students
- Mandalay Schoo 321
Mandalay School
321 students
What this shows Forest Lake School reports 390 students on the CCD universe file.
How Forest Lake School compares
Forest Lake 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 | 24.4:1 | ▲ 107% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.9% | ▼ 91% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.4:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
390
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% 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
24.4:1
students per teacher
- 107% above state mean
Top 99% in New York - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$27,938
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
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 78.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Asian 4.4%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 78.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.2, Forest Lake School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Wantagh Union Free School District reports $27,938 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Forest Lake School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wantagh Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wantagh School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wantagh Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mandalay School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Forest Lake School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 29.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~390 students)
Frequently asked questions about Forest Lake School
How many students attend Forest Lake School?
Forest Lake School has 390 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wantagh, NY. CCD year-over-year: 387 (2022-23) → 389 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Lake School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Lake School is 24.4:1, which is 107% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Forest Lake School?
4.9% of students at Forest Lake School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forest Lake School?
The largest demographic group at Forest Lake School is White at 78.7% of enrollment, in Wantagh, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forest Lake School?
Forest Lake School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Forest Lake School rank among schools in Wantagh?
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Lake School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Wantagh, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wantagh on the city page.
What other schools are in Wantagh Union Free School District?
Besides Forest Lake School, Wantagh Union Free School District also operates Wantagh Senior High School (826 students), Wantagh School (672 students), and Wantagh Middle School (645 students). See the Wantagh Union Free School District district page for the complete list.