- Enrollment
- 1,553
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Selden, NY
New Lane Memorial Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for New Lane Memorial Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361920001741
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Lane Memorial Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Selden · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 42.1%
- free-lunch eligible
New Lane Memorial Elementary School has class sizes larger than 96% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Lane Memorial Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Selden, NY.
School address
District: Middle Country Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361920001741 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
New Lane Memorial Elementary School held near 783 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.5 → 42.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 361920001741 · Selden, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
771 enr · 17.9:1 · 42.1% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Newfield High School (1,553 students)
New Lane Memorial Elementary School held near 783 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.5 → 42.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
New Lane Memorial Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newfield High
Newfield High School
1,553 students
- Centereach Hig
Centereach High School
1,467 students
- Selden Middle
Selden Middle School
1,080 students
- Dawnwood Middl
Dawnwood Middle School
967 students
- This school
New Lane Memorial Elementary School
771 students
- Unity Drive Ki 478
Unity Drive Kindergarten-Pre K Center
478 students
What this shows New Lane Memorial Elementary School reports 771 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Lane Memorial Elementary School compares
New Lane Memorial 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 52% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.1% | ▼ 25% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 771 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
771
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 52% above state mean
Top 96% in New York - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.0%
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
$27,479
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 44.0%
Hispanic or Latino 34.9%
African American 9.5%
Asian 8.2%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 44.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, New Lane Memorial Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Middle Country Central School District reports $27,479 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Lane Memorial Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centereach High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Selden Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dawnwood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Unity Drive Kindergarten-Pre K Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Lane Memorial Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,467
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,080
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~771 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Lane Memorial Elementary School
How many students attend New Lane Memorial Elementary School?
New Lane Memorial Elementary School has 771 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Selden, NY. CCD year-over-year: 789 (2022-23) → 783 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Lane Memorial Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Lane Memorial Elementary School is 17.9:1, which is 52% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Lane Memorial Elementary School?
42.1% of students at New Lane Memorial Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Lane Memorial Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at New Lane Memorial Elementary School is White at 44.0% of enrollment, in Selden, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Lane Memorial Elementary School?
New Lane Memorial Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 New Lane Memorial Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Selden?
By Resource Investment Index, New Lane Memorial Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Selden, 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 Selden on the city page.
What other schools are in Middle Country Central School District?
Besides New Lane Memorial Elementary School, Middle Country Central School District also operates Newfield High School (1,553 students), Centereach High School (1,467 students), and Selden Middle School (1,080 students). See the Middle Country Central School District district page for the complete list.