- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Malverne, NY
Maurice W Downing Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Maurice W Downing Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361821001642
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maurice W Downing Primary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Malverne · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 24.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Maurice W Downing Primary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maurice W Downing Primary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Malverne, NY.
School address
District: Malverne Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 361821001642 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
Maurice W Downing Primary School grew from 350 students in 2022-23 to 393 in 2023-24 (+12.3%).
Teacher FTE added 33.6 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+43 students YoY 361821001642 · Malverne, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
382 enr · 11.6:1 · 24.6% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Malverne Senior High School (628 students)
Maurice W Downing Primary School grew from 350 students in 2022-23 to 393 in 2023-24 (+12.3%). Teacher FTE added 33.6 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Maurice W Downing Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Malverne Senio
Malverne Senior High School
628 students
- Howard T Herbe
Howard T Herber Middle School
428 students
- This school
Maurice W Downing Primary School
382 students
- Davison Avenue
Davison Avenue Intermediate School
370 students
What this shows Maurice W Downing Primary School reports 382 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maurice W Downing Primary School compares
Maurice W Downing Primary 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.6% | ▼ 56% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
382
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in New York - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.5%
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
$32,299
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 382 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 35.3%
African American 24.6%
White 20.9%
Asian 11.8%
Two or More 6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.3, Maurice W Downing Primary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Malverne Union Free School District reports $32,299 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Maurice W Downing Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malverne Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Howard T Herber Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Davison Avenue Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maurice W Downing Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~382 students)
Frequently asked questions about Maurice W Downing Primary School
How many students attend Maurice W Downing Primary School?
Maurice W Downing Primary School has 382 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Malverne, NY. CCD year-over-year: 350 (2022-23) → 393 (2023-24), up 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maurice W Downing Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maurice W Downing Primary School is 11.6:1, which is 2% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 26% 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 Maurice W Downing Primary School?
24.6% of students at Maurice W Downing Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maurice W Downing Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Maurice W Downing Primary School is Hispanic or Latino at 35.3% of enrollment, in Malverne, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maurice W Downing Primary School?
Maurice W Downing Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Maurice W Downing Primary School rank among public schools in Malverne?
By Resource Investment Index, Maurice W Downing Primary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Malverne, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Malverne Union Free School District?
Besides Maurice W Downing Primary School, Malverne Union Free School District also operates Malverne Senior High School (628 students), Howard T Herber Middle School (428 students), and Davison Avenue Intermediate School (370 students). See the Malverne Union Free School District district page for the complete list.