- Enrollment
- 700
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Bellmore, NY
John G Dinkelmeyer School
Federal NCES profile for John G Dinkelmeyer School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362094002973
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John G Dinkelmeyer School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in North Bellmore · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 11.8%
- free-lunch eligible
John G Dinkelmeyer School has class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John G Dinkelmeyer School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in North Bellmore, NY.
School address
District: North Bellmore Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 362094002973 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
John G Dinkelmeyer School grew from 398 students in 2022-23 to 427 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE added 31.5 → 32.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 362094002973 · North Bellmore, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
440 enr · 14.2:1 · 11.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Saw Mill Road School (700 students)
John G Dinkelmeyer School grew from 398 students in 2022-23 to 427 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE added 31.5 → 32.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
John G Dinkelmeyer School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Saw Mill Road
Saw Mill Road School
700 students
- This school
John G Dinkelmeyer School
440 students
- Newbridge Road
Newbridge Road School
336 students
- Martin Avenue
Martin Avenue Elementary School
328 students
- Park Avenue Sc
Park Avenue School
324 students
What this shows John G Dinkelmeyer School reports 440 students on the CCD universe file.
How John G Dinkelmeyer School compares
John G Dinkelmeyer School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.8% | ▼ 79% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 440 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
440
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 82% in New York - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$27,373
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 440 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.
Student demographics
White 55.2%
Hispanic or Latino 21.8%
Asian 17.3%
African American 3.4%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, John G Dinkelmeyer School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for North Bellmore Union Free School District reports $27,373 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John G Dinkelmeyer School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saw Mill Road School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newbridge Road School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Martin Avenue Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park Avenue School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John G Dinkelmeyer School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~440 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about John G Dinkelmeyer School
How many students attend John G Dinkelmeyer School?
John G Dinkelmeyer School has 440 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Bellmore, NY. CCD year-over-year: 398 (2022-23) → 427 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John G Dinkelmeyer School?
The student-teacher ratio at John G Dinkelmeyer School is 14.2:1, which is 20% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John G Dinkelmeyer School?
11.8% of students at John G Dinkelmeyer School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John G Dinkelmeyer School?
The largest demographic group at John G Dinkelmeyer School is White at 55.2% of enrollment, in North Bellmore, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John G Dinkelmeyer School?
John G Dinkelmeyer School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John G Dinkelmeyer School rank among elementary schools in North Bellmore?
By Resource Investment Index, John G Dinkelmeyer School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in North Bellmore, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in North Bellmore Union Free School District?
Besides John G Dinkelmeyer School, North Bellmore Union Free School District also operates Saw Mill Road School (700 students), Newbridge Road School (336 students), and Martin Avenue Elementary School (328 students). See the North Bellmore Union Free School District district page for the complete list.