Enrollment
440
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John G Dinkelmeyer School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at John G Dinkelmeyer School
John G Dinkelmeyer School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in North Bellmore, New York, enrolling 440 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.8% free-meal eligibility runs 79% below the New York average.
With 440 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 485 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #431, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 440 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
North Bellmore Union Free School District also operates Saw Mill Road School (700 students) and Newbridge Road School (336 students) alongside John G Dinkelmeyer 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 John G Dinkelmeyer School compares
John G Dinkelmeyer 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$26,902
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Bellmore Union Free School District, which includes John G Dinkelmeyer School.
$26,902
Per student
+2%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+62%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.7%
State 31.2%
Federal 9.1%
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 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
- 700
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
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 (~440 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all elementary schools in North Bellmore on the city page.
Is John G Dinkelmeyer School a good school?
John G Dinkelmeyer School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% 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 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.
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