- Enrollment
- 2,106
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Uniondale, NY
Northern Parkway Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Northern Parkway Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362928003941
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northern Parkway Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Uniondale · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 64.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Northern Parkway Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northern Parkway Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Uniondale, NY.
School address
District: Uniondale Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 362928003941 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+70 students YoY
Northern Parkway Elementary School grew from 543 students in 2022-23 to 613 in 2023-24 (+12.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 55.2 → 54.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+70 students YoY 362928003941 · Uniondale, NY Other · MID · TRAD
612 enr · 11.1:1 · 64.3% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Uniondale High School (2,106 students)
Northern Parkway Elementary School grew from 543 students in 2022-23 to 613 in 2023-24 (+12.9%). Teacher FTE lost 55.2 → 54.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Northern Parkway Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Uniondale High
Uniondale High School
2,106 students
- California Ave 730
California Avenue Elementary School
730 students
- Turtle Hook Mi 637
Turtle Hook Middle School
637 students
- Lawrence Road 623
Lawrence Road Middle School
623 students
- This school 612
Northern Parkway Elementary School
612 students
- Walnut Street 505
Walnut Street Elementary School
505 students
What this shows Northern Parkway Elementary School reports 612 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northern Parkway Elementary School compares
Northern Parkway Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 64.3% | ▲ 14% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 612 | 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.
612
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above 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
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
61.1%
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
$36,487
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 612 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
Hispanic or Latino 63.7%
African American 31.2%
Asian 2.0%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
White 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.6, Northern Parkway Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Uniondale Union Free School District reports $36,487 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northern Parkway Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uniondale High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| California Avenue Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Turtle Hook Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lawrence Road Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walnut Street Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northern Parkway Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 637
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Nationwide other 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 (~612 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Northern Parkway Elementary School
How many students attend Northern Parkway Elementary School?
Northern Parkway Elementary School has 612 students enrolled. It is a public school in Uniondale, NY. CCD year-over-year: 543 (2022-23) → 613 (2023-24), up 70.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northern Parkway Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northern Parkway 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 Northern Parkway Elementary School?
64.3% of students at Northern Parkway Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northern Parkway Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Northern Parkway Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 63.7% of enrollment, in Uniondale, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northern Parkway Elementary School?
Northern Parkway Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northern Parkway Elementary School rank among schools in Uniondale?
By Resource Investment Index, Northern Parkway Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Uniondale, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Uniondale on the city page.
What other schools are in Uniondale Union Free School District?
Besides Northern Parkway Elementary School, Uniondale Union Free School District also operates Uniondale High School (2,106 students), California Avenue Elementary School (730 students), and Turtle Hook Middle School (637 students). See the Uniondale Union Free School District district page for the complete list.