Enrollment
382
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Maurice W Downing Primary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Maurice W Downing Primary School
Maurice W Downing Primary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Malverne, New York, enrolling 382 students.
At 11.6:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 382 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.
Among 691 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #574, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (35%) and African American (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 382 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Malverne Union Free School District spends $32,965 per pupil, 25% above the New York average, a better-resourced district than most.
Malverne Union Free School District also operates Malverne Senior High School (628 students) and Howard T Herber Middle School (428 students) alongside Maurice W Downing Primary 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 Maurice W Downing Primary School compares
Maurice W Downing Primary 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$32,965
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Malverne Union Free School District, which includes Maurice W Downing Primary School.
$32,965
Per student
+25%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+99%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.1%
State 26.2%
Federal 7.7%
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 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
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- 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 (~382 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.6:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Malverne on the city page.
Is Maurice W Downing Primary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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