Enrollment
442
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Meadowbrook Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Meadowbrook Elementary School
Meadowbrook Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in East Meadow, New York, enrolling 442 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.7:1, Meadowbrook Elementary School is leaner than roughly 85% of New York schools and 26% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 442 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 781 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #346.
Its student body is led by Asian (36%) and White (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
East Meadow Union Free School District also operates East Meadow High School (1,549 students) and Woodland Middle School (1,141 students) alongside Meadowbrook Elementary 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 Meadowbrook Elementary School compares
Meadowbrook Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$27,459
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
Counselors0.2 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Meadow Union Free School District, which includes Meadowbrook Elementary School.
$27,459
Per student
+4%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+65%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.5%
State 29.9%
Federal 9.5%
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 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
- 1,549
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~442 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Meadowbrook Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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