Enrollment
320
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 362040001884
Manor Oaks William Bowie School — New Hyde Park, NY
Federal NCES profile for Manor Oaks William Bowie School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 42/100.
👥 Class size 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 49
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-82% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Manor Oaks William Bowie School compares with New York and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Manor Oaks William Bowie School reports 320 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 26.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 9% above the New York state mean of 11.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 20% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 10.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 82% below the New York average and 81% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 1280 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 20.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding New Hyde Park-Garden City Park Union Free School District spends $23,702 per pupil district-wide, below the New York average of $29,727 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 68.4% from local sources (property taxes), 24.6% from the state, and 6.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Manor Oaks William Bowie School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New York state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▲ 9% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.0% | ▼ 82% | 56.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 320 | top 29% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
10.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 82% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
— 9% above state mean
Top 69% in New York — lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
20.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,702
per pupil, district-wide
— below New York avg of $29,727
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Per 1280 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 320 Top 29% in New York — larger than 71% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 26.0
Students per teacher 12.7:1 +9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 10.0% -82% vs state
NCES ID 362040001884
Student demographics
Asian 61.3%
White 21.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Asian at 61.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.3
Students per counselor 1280:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 20.3%
In-school suspensions 5
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Hyde Park-Garden City Park Union Free School District, which includes Manor Oaks William Bowie School.
$23,702
Per student
-20%
vs New York
Avg $29,727
+22%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 68.4%
State 24.6%
Federal 6.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
Similar other schools in New Hyde Park
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
New Hyde Park Memorial High School
Standard public school
1,711 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
New Hyde Park Road School
Standard public school
475 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Hillside Grade School
Standard public school
446 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Early Childhood Center
Standard public school
304 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Manor Oaks William Bowie School
How many students attend Manor Oaks William Bowie School?
Manor Oaks William Bowie School has 320 students enrolled. It is a other school in NEW HYDE PARK, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manor Oaks William Bowie School?
The student-teacher ratio at Manor Oaks William Bowie School is 12.7:1, which is 9% higher than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Manor Oaks William Bowie School?
10.0% of students at Manor Oaks William Bowie School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manor Oaks William Bowie School?
The largest demographic group at Manor Oaks William Bowie School is Asian at 61.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in NEW HYDE PARK, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manor Oaks William Bowie School?
Manor Oaks William Bowie School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.