Enrollment
355
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Glen Cove, NY
Landing School
Federal NCES profile for Landing 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 361218000976
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Landing School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Glen Cove · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 56.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Landing School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Landing School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Glen Cove, NY.
School address
District: Glen Cove City School District · New York
NCES ID 361218000976 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Landing School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Landing School
Landing School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Glen Cove, New York, enrolling 355 students.
At 11.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 56.4% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 355 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.
Against 704 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #402.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (67%) and White (19%) (diversity index 51/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Glen Cove City School District also operates Glen Cove High School (1,060 students) and Robert M Finley Middle School (691 students) alongside Landing 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 Landing School compares
Landing 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.4% | ▲ 0% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 355 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
355
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in New York - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.1%
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
$28,864
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
1
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 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
Hispanic or Latino 66.8%
White 19.2%
African American 7.6%
Asian 4.2%
Two or More 2.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.9, Landing School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Glen Cove City School District, which includes Landing School.
$28,864
Per student
+9%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+74%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.2%
State 20.7%
Federal 5.1%
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 Landing School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Cove High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert M Finley Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Deasy School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gribbin School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Connolly School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Landing School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,060
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 691
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~355 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Landing School
How many students attend Landing School?
Landing School has 355 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Glen Cove, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Landing School?
The student-teacher ratio at Landing School is 11.1:1, which is 6% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 29% 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 Landing School?
56.4% of students at Landing School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Landing School?
The largest demographic group at Landing School is Hispanic or Latino at 66.8% of enrollment, in Glen Cove, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Landing School?
Landing School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Landing School rank among elementary schools in Glen Cove?
By Resource Investment Index, Landing School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Glen Cove, 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 Glen Cove on the city page.
Is Landing School a good school?
Landing School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 Glen Cove City School District?
Besides Landing School, Glen Cove City School District also operates Glen Cove High School (1,060 students), Robert M Finley Middle School (691 students), and Deasy School (367 students). See the Glen Cove City School District district page for the complete list.
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