- Enrollment
- 826
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wantagh, NY
Mandalay School
Federal NCES profile for Mandalay School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362985004008
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mandalay School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of New York schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Wantagh · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 9.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Mandalay School has class sizes larger than 99% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mandalay School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Wantagh, NY.
School address
District: Wantagh Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 362985004008 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Mandalay School grew from 285 students in 2022-23 to 305 in 2023-24 (+7.0%).
Teacher FTE added 11.9 → 26.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 362985004008 · Wantagh, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
321 enr · 29.2:1 · 9.1% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Wantagh Senior High School (826 students)
Mandalay School grew from 285 students in 2022-23 to 305 in 2023-24 (+7.0%). Teacher FTE added 11.9 → 26.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Mandalay School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wantagh Senior
Wantagh Senior High School
826 students
- Wantagh School
Wantagh School
672 students
- Wantagh Middle
Wantagh Middle School
645 students
- Forest Lake Sc
Forest Lake School
390 students
- This school 321
Mandalay School
321 students
What this shows Mandalay School reports 321 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mandalay School compares
Mandalay 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 | 29.2:1 | ▲ 147% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.1% | ▼ 84% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.2:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
321
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% 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
29.2:1
students per teacher
- 147% above state mean
Top 99% in New York - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$27,938
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 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 77.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 77.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.9, Mandalay School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Wantagh Union Free School District reports $27,938 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mandalay School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wantagh Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wantagh School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wantagh Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Forest Lake School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mandalay School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide other 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 (~321 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mandalay School
How many students attend Mandalay School?
Mandalay School has 321 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wantagh, NY. CCD year-over-year: 285 (2022-23) → 305 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mandalay School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mandalay School is 29.2:1, which is 147% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 86% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mandalay School?
9.1% of students at Mandalay School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mandalay School?
The largest demographic group at Mandalay School is White at 77.9% of enrollment, in Wantagh, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mandalay School?
Mandalay School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Mandalay School rank among schools in Wantagh?
By Resource Investment Index, Mandalay School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Wantagh, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wantagh on the city page.
What other schools are in Wantagh Union Free School District?
Besides Mandalay School, Wantagh Union Free School District also operates Wantagh Senior High School (826 students), Wantagh School (672 students), and Wantagh Middle School (645 students). See the Wantagh Union Free School District district page for the complete list.