Enrollment
358
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Plainview, NY
Kramer Lane Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kramer Lane Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360474000221
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kramer Lane Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools.
- #4 of 7
- elementary schools in Plainview · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 16.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Kramer Lane Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kramer Lane Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Plainview, NY.
School address
District: Bethpage Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 360474000221 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kramer Lane Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kramer Lane Elementary School
Kramer Lane Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Plainview, New York, enrolling 358 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.5% free-meal eligibility runs 71% below the New York average.
With 358 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 470 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #99.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Asian (32%) (diversity index 63/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Bethpage Union Free School District also operates Bethpage Senior High School (995 students) and John F Kennedy Middle School (759 students) alongside Kramer Lane Elementary 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 Kramer Lane Elementary School compares
Kramer Lane Elementary 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.5% | ▼ 71% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 358 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
358
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in New York - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$30,144
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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 49.7%
Asian 32.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 49.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.9, Kramer Lane Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bethpage Union Free School District, which includes Kramer Lane Elementary School.
$30,144
Per student
+14%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+82%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.4%
State 20.8%
Federal 5.7%
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 Kramer Lane Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethpage Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John F Kennedy Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Boulevard Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charles Campagne School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kramer Lane Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 995
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~358 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Kramer Lane Elementary School
How many students attend Kramer Lane Elementary School?
Kramer Lane Elementary School has 358 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Plainview, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kramer Lane Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kramer Lane Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 13% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kramer Lane Elementary School?
16.5% of students at Kramer Lane Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kramer Lane Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kramer Lane Elementary School is White at 49.7% of enrollment, in Plainview, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kramer Lane Elementary School?
Kramer Lane Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kramer Lane Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Plainview?
By Resource Investment Index, Kramer Lane Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Plainview, 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 Plainview on the city page.
Is Kramer Lane Elementary School a good school?
Kramer Lane Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 Bethpage Union Free School District?
Besides Kramer Lane Elementary School, Bethpage Union Free School District also operates Bethpage Senior High School (995 students), John F Kennedy Middle School (759 students), and Central Boulevard Elementary School (491 students). See the Bethpage Union Free School District district page for the complete list.
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