Enrollment
465
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How May Moore Primary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at May Moore Primary School
May Moore Primary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Deer Park, New York, enrolling 465 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 465 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 934 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #873, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (34%) and White (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 76/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1550 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Deer Park Union Free School District also operates Deer Park High School (1,326 students) and Robert Frost Middle School (913 students) alongside May Moore 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 May Moore Primary School compares
May Moore 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$29,061
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Deer Park Union Free School District, which includes May Moore Primary School.
$29,061
Per student
+10%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+75%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.2%
State 30.6%
Federal 10.2%
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 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
- 1,326
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~465 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.6:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is May Moore Primary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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