- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Baldwin, NY
Meadow Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Meadow Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360384000133
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadow Elementary School earns 46/100 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.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Baldwin · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 35.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Meadow Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadow Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Baldwin, NY.
School address
District: Baldwin Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 360384000133 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Meadow Elementary School held near 594 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 56.0 → 55.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 360384000133 · Baldwin, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
613 enr · 11.1:1 · 35.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Baldwin Senior High School (1,470 students)
Meadow Elementary School held near 594 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 56.0 → 55.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Meadow Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Baldwin Senior
Baldwin Senior High School
1,470 students
- Baldwin Middle
Baldwin Middle School
1,007 students
- This school
Meadow Elementary School
613 students
- Plaza Elementa 429
Plaza Elementary School
429 students
- Steele Element 293
Steele Elementary School
293 students
- Lenox Elementa 261
Lenox Elementary School
261 students
What this shows Meadow Elementary School reports 613 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meadow Elementary School compares
Meadow Elementary 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.9% | ▼ 36% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 613 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
613
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in New York - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$30,179
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 + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 45.8%
Hispanic or Latino 28.7%
White 12.9%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 45.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, Meadow Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Baldwin Union Free School District reports $30,179 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Meadow Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwin Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baldwin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Plaza Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Steele Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lenox Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meadow Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~613 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meadow Elementary School
How many students attend Meadow Elementary School?
Meadow Elementary School has 613 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Baldwin, NY. CCD year-over-year: 588 (2022-23) → 594 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadow Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadow Elementary School is 11.1:1, which is 6% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 29% 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 Meadow Elementary School?
35.9% of students at Meadow Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadow Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Meadow Elementary School is African American at 45.8% of enrollment, in Baldwin, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadow Elementary School?
Meadow Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Baldwin?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadow Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Baldwin, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Baldwin on the city page.
What other schools are in Baldwin Union Free School District?
Besides Meadow Elementary School, Baldwin Union Free School District also operates Baldwin Senior High School (1,470 students), Baldwin Middle School (1,007 students), and Plaza Elementary School (429 students). See the Baldwin Union Free School District district page for the complete list.