- Enrollment
- 1,862
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bay Shore, NY
Gardiner Manor School
Federal NCES profile for Gardiner Manor School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360408000169
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gardiner Manor School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #3 of 8
- elementary schools in Bay Shore · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- students per teacher
- 46.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Gardiner Manor School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gardiner Manor School ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Bay Shore, NY.
School address
District: Bay Shore Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 360408000169 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Gardiner Manor School held near 714 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 68.6 → 62.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 360408000169 · Bay Shore, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
739 enr · 10.9:1 · 46.9% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Bay Shore Senior High School (1,862 students)
Gardiner Manor School held near 714 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 68.6 → 62.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Gardiner Manor School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bay Shore Seni
Bay Shore Senior High School
1,862 students
- Bay Shore Midd
Bay Shore Middle School
1,258 students
- This school 739
Gardiner Manor School
739 students
- South Country 496
South Country School
496 students
- Mary G Clarkso 469
Mary G Clarkson School
469 students
- Fifth Avenue S 342
Fifth Avenue School
342 students
What this shows Gardiner Manor School reports 739 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gardiner Manor School compares
Gardiner Manor 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.9% | ▼ 17% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 739 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
739
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in New York - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.5%
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
$31,061
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
17
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.4%
White 21.1%
African American 17.2%
Asian 4.3%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, Gardiner Manor School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Bay Shore Union Free School District reports $31,061 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gardiner Manor School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Shore Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bay Shore Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Country School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mary G Clarkson School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fifth Avenue School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gardiner Manor School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,258
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~739 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gardiner Manor School
How many students attend Gardiner Manor School?
Gardiner Manor School has 739 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bay Shore, NY. CCD year-over-year: 702 (2022-23) → 714 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gardiner Manor School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gardiner Manor School is 10.9:1, which is 8% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gardiner Manor School?
46.9% of students at Gardiner Manor School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gardiner Manor School?
The largest demographic group at Gardiner Manor School is Hispanic or Latino at 54.4% of enrollment, in Bay Shore, 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 Gardiner Manor School?
Gardiner Manor School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Gardiner Manor School rank among elementary schools in Bay Shore?
By Resource Investment Index, Gardiner Manor School ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Bay Shore, 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 Bay Shore on the city page.
What other schools are in Bay Shore Union Free School District?
Besides Gardiner Manor School, Bay Shore Union Free School District also operates Bay Shore Senior High School (1,862 students), Bay Shore Middle School (1,258 students), and South Country School (496 students). See the Bay Shore Union Free School District district page for the complete list.