- Enrollment
- 1,326
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Deer Park, NY
May Moore Primary School
Federal NCES profile for May Moore Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360888004712
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
May Moore Primary School earns 26/100 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.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Deer Park · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.6:1
- students per teacher
- 35.0%
- free-lunch eligible
May Moore Primary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, May Moore Primary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Deer Park, NY.
School address
District: Deer Park Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 360888004712 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
May Moore Primary School held near 480 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 47.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 360888004712 · Deer Park, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
465 enr · 10.6:1 · 35.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Deer Park High School (1,326 students)
May Moore Primary School held near 480 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 47.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
May Moore Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Deer Park High
Deer Park High School
1,326 students
- Robert Frost M
Robert Frost Middle School
913 students
- John F Kennedy
John F Kennedy Intermediate School
882 students
- John Quincy Ad 468
John Quincy Adams Primary School
468 students
- This school 465
May Moore Primary School
465 students
What this shows May Moore Primary School reports 465 students on the CCD universe file.
How May Moore Primary School compares
May Moore Primary School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.0% | ▼ 38% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 465 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
465
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in New York - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.7%
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
$30,005
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 34.2%
White 22.8%
Asian 19.1%
African American 18.1%
Two or More 4.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 34.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.9, May Moore Primary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Deer Park Union Free School District reports $30,005 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How May Moore Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert Frost Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John F Kennedy Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Quincy Adams Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to May Moore Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 913
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~465 students)
Frequently asked questions about May Moore Primary School
How many students attend May Moore Primary School?
May Moore Primary School has 465 students enrolled. It is a public school in Deer Park, NY. CCD year-over-year: 466 (2022-23) → 480 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at May Moore Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at May Moore Primary School is 10.6:1, which is 10% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 32% 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 May Moore Primary School?
35.0% of students at May Moore Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of May Moore Primary School?
The largest demographic group at May Moore Primary School is Hispanic or Latino at 34.2% of enrollment, in Deer Park, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for May Moore Primary School?
May Moore Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 May Moore Primary School rank among public schools in Deer Park?
By Resource Investment Index, May Moore Primary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Deer Park, 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 Deer Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Deer Park Union Free School District?
Besides May Moore Primary School, Deer Park Union Free School District also operates Deer Park High School (1,326 students), Robert Frost Middle School (913 students), and John F Kennedy Intermediate School (882 students). See the Deer Park Union Free School District district page for the complete list.