- Enrollment
- 1,879
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hempstead, NY
Joseph Mcneil School
Federal NCES profile for Joseph Mcneil School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361413001150
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joseph Mcneil School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Hempstead · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 59.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Joseph Mcneil School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph Mcneil School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Hempstead, NY.
School address
District: Hempstead Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 361413001150 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Joseph Mcneil School grew from 401 students in 2022-23 to 422 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 361413001150 · Hempstead, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
359 enr · 12:1 · 59.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Hempstead High School (1,879 students)
Joseph Mcneil School grew from 401 students in 2022-23 to 422 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Joseph Mcneil School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hempstead High
Hempstead High School
1,879 students
- Alverta B Gray 748
Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School
748 students
- Rhodes Academy 631
Rhodes Academy of Humanities and the Arts
631 students
- Prospect Eleme 441
Prospect Elementary School
441 students
- Barack Obama E 439
Barack Obama Elementary School
439 students
- This school 359
Joseph Mcneil School
359 students
What this shows Joseph Mcneil School reports 359 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joseph Mcneil School compares
Joseph Mcneil 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 | 12:1 | ▲ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.6% | ▲ 6% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 359 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
359
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in New York - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$35,470
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
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
Hispanic or Latino 67.7%
African American 30.1%
Asian 2.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.1, Joseph Mcneil School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Hempstead Union Free School District reports $35,470 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Joseph Mcneil School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hempstead High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rhodes Academy of Humanities and the Arts | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prospect Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barack Obama Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joseph Mcneil School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 36.8:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~359 students)
Frequently asked questions about Joseph Mcneil School
How many students attend Joseph Mcneil School?
Joseph Mcneil School has 359 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hempstead, NY. CCD year-over-year: 401 (2022-23) → 422 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph Mcneil School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph Mcneil School is 12:1, which is 2% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Joseph Mcneil School?
59.6% of students at Joseph Mcneil School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joseph Mcneil School?
The largest demographic group at Joseph Mcneil School is Hispanic or Latino at 67.7% of enrollment, in Hempstead, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joseph Mcneil School?
Joseph Mcneil School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Joseph Mcneil School rank among elementary schools in Hempstead?
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph Mcneil School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Hempstead, 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 Hempstead on the city page.
What other schools are in Hempstead Union Free School District?
Besides Joseph Mcneil School, Hempstead Union Free School District also operates Hempstead High School (1,879 students), Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School (748 students), and Rhodes Academy of Humanities and the Arts (631 students). See the Hempstead Union Free School District district page for the complete list.