- Enrollment
- 1,549
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · East Meadow, NY
Meadowbrook Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Meadowbrook Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360984000759
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadowbrook Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in East Meadow · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.7:1
- small classes for New York
- 24.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Meadowbrook Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 85% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowbrook Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in East Meadow, NY.
School address
District: East Meadow Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 360984000759 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Meadowbrook Elementary School held near 440 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 52.0 → 51.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 360984000759 · East Meadow, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
442 enr · 8.7:1 · 24.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: East Meadow High School (1,549 students)
Meadowbrook Elementary School held near 440 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE held 52.0 → 51.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Meadowbrook Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Meadow Hi
East Meadow High School
1,549 students
- Woodland Middl
Woodland Middle School
1,141 students
- W Tresper Clar
W Tresper Clarke High School
898 students
- Bowling Green
Bowling Green School
895 students
- Mcvey Elementa
Mcvey Elementary School
838 students
- This school 442
Meadowbrook Elementary School
442 students
What this shows Meadowbrook Elementary School reports 442 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meadowbrook Elementary School compares
Meadowbrook 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 | 8.7:1 | ▼ 26% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.3% | ▼ 57% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 442 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
442
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 15% in New York - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.3%
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
$28,980
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
Counselors0.2 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
Asian 35.7%
White 27.8%
Hispanic or Latino 27.6%
African American 4.8%
Two or More 4.1%
Largest group: Asian at 35.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.5, Meadowbrook Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for East Meadow Union Free School District reports $28,980 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Meadowbrook Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Meadow High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodland Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W Tresper Clarke High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bowling Green School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcvey Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meadowbrook Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,141
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 898
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~442 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Meadowbrook Elementary School
How many students attend Meadowbrook Elementary School?
Meadowbrook Elementary School has 442 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in East Meadow, NY. CCD year-over-year: 461 (2022-23) → 440 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadowbrook Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadowbrook Elementary School is 8.7:1, which is 26% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 45% 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 Meadowbrook Elementary School?
24.3% of students at Meadowbrook Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadowbrook Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Meadowbrook Elementary School is Asian at 35.7% of enrollment, in East Meadow, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadowbrook Elementary School?
Meadowbrook Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Meadowbrook Elementary School rank among elementary schools in East Meadow?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowbrook Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in East Meadow, 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 East Meadow on the city page.
What other schools are in East Meadow Union Free School District?
Besides Meadowbrook Elementary School, East Meadow Union Free School District also operates East Meadow High School (1,549 students), Woodland Middle School (1,141 students), and W Tresper Clarke High School (898 students). See the East Meadow Union Free School District district page for the complete list.