Enrollment
309
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Meadow Drive School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Meadow Drive School
Meadow Drive School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Albertson, New York, enrolling 309 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.8% free-meal eligibility runs 70% below the New York average.
Enrollment of 309 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 354 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #295, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Mineola Union Free School District also operates Mineola High School (1,090 students) and Mineola Middle School (653 students) alongside Meadow Drive 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 Meadow Drive School compares
Meadow Drive 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$31,492
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
Counselors0.0 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mineola Union Free School District, which includes Meadow Drive School.
$31,492
Per student
+19%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+90%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 80.8%
State 14.0%
Federal 5.1%
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 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
- 1,090
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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
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 (~309 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.4:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Albertson on the city page.
Is Meadow Drive School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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