- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Merrick, NY
Norman J Levy Lakeside School
Federal NCES profile for Norman J Levy Lakeside School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361911001729
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norman J Levy Lakeside School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Merrick · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 5.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Norman J Levy Lakeside School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norman J Levy Lakeside School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Merrick, NY.
School address
District: Merrick Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 361911001729 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Norman J Levy Lakeside School held near 636 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 61.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 361911001729 · Merrick, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
644 enr · 12.4:1 · 5.9% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Birch School (588 students)
Norman J Levy Lakeside School held near 636 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 61.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Norman J Levy Lakeside School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Norman J Levy Lakeside School
644 students
- Birch School
Birch School
588 students
- Chatterton Sch
Chatterton School
451 students
What this shows Norman J Levy Lakeside School reports 644 students on the CCD universe file.
How Norman J Levy Lakeside School compares
Norman J Levy Lakeside 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 | 12.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.9% | ▼ 90% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 644 | top 22% | - | - |
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.
644
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% 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
14.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$31,350
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Asian 5.1%
African American 1.4%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: White at 83.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.9, Norman J Levy Lakeside School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Merrick Union Free School District reports $31,350 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Norman J Levy Lakeside School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birch School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chatterton School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Norman J Levy Lakeside School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~644 students)
Frequently asked questions about Norman J Levy Lakeside School
How many students attend Norman J Levy Lakeside School?
Norman J Levy Lakeside School has 644 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Merrick, NY. CCD year-over-year: 645 (2022-23) → 636 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norman J Levy Lakeside School?
The student-teacher ratio at Norman J Levy Lakeside 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 Norman J Levy Lakeside School?
5.9% of students at Norman J Levy Lakeside School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norman J Levy Lakeside School?
The largest demographic group at Norman J Levy Lakeside School is White at 83.7% of enrollment, in Merrick, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norman J Levy Lakeside School?
Norman J Levy Lakeside School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher 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 Norman J Levy Lakeside School rank among public schools in Merrick?
By Resource Investment Index, Norman J Levy Lakeside School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Merrick, 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 Merrick on the city page.
What other schools are in Merrick Union Free School District?
Besides Norman J Levy Lakeside School, Merrick Union Free School District also operates Birch School (588 students) and Chatterton School (451 students). See the Merrick Union Free School District district page for the complete list.