- Enrollment
- 1,090
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Albertson, NY
Meadow Drive School
Federal NCES profile for Meadow Drive School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361950001779
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadow Drive School earns 38/100 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 Albertson · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 16.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Meadow Drive School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadow Drive School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Albertson, NY.
School address
District: Mineola Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 361950001779 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Meadow Drive School shrank from 369 students in 2022-23 to 320 in 2023-24 (-13.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 23.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-49 students YoY 361950001779 · Albertson, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
309 enr · 12.4:1 · 16.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Mineola High School (1,090 students)
Meadow Drive School shrank from 369 students in 2022-23 to 320 in 2023-24 (-13.3%). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 23.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Meadow Drive School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mineola High S
Mineola High School
1,090 students
- Mineola Middle
Mineola Middle School
653 students
- Jackson Avenue
Jackson Avenue School
436 students
- Hampton Street 323
Hampton Street School
323 students
- This school 309
Meadow Drive School
309 students
What this shows Meadow Drive School reports 309 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meadow Drive School compares
Meadow Drive School is a shrinking 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 | 12.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.8% | ▼ 70% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 309 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
309
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in New York - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.9%
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
$32,888
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 47.9%
Hispanic or Latino 24.6%
Asian 20.4%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 47.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.5, Meadow Drive School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Mineola Union Free School District reports $32,888 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Meadow Drive School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mineola High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mineola Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jackson Avenue School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hampton Street School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meadow Drive School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~309 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meadow Drive School
How many students attend Meadow Drive School?
Meadow Drive School has 309 students enrolled. It is a public school in Albertson, NY. CCD year-over-year: 369 (2022-23) → 320 (2023-24), down 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadow Drive School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadow Drive School is 12.4:1, which is 5% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meadow Drive School?
16.8% of students at Meadow Drive School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadow Drive School?
The largest demographic group at Meadow Drive School is White at 47.9% of enrollment, in Albertson, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadow Drive School?
Meadow Drive School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Meadow Drive School rank among public schools in Albertson?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadow Drive School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Albertson, 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 Mineola Union Free School District?
Besides Meadow Drive School, Mineola Union Free School District also operates Mineola High School (1,090 students), Mineola Middle School (653 students), and Jackson Avenue School (436 students). See the Mineola Union Free School District district page for the complete list.