- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Merrick, NY
Old Mill Road School
Federal NCES profile for Old Mill Road School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362112002990
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Old Mill Road School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of New York schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Merrick · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 9.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Old Mill Road School has class sizes larger than 91% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Old Mill Road School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Merrick, NY.
School address
District: North Merrick Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 362112002990 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Old Mill Road School held near 452 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.4 → 30.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 362112002990 · Merrick, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
461 enr · 15.9:1 · 9.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Camp Avenue School (491 students)
Old Mill Road School held near 452 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.4 → 30.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Old Mill Road School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Camp Avenue Sc
Camp Avenue School
491 students
- This school
Old Mill Road School
461 students
- Harold D Fayet
Harold D Fayette School
286 students
What this shows Old Mill Road School reports 461 students on the CCD universe file.
How Old Mill Road School compares
Old Mill Road 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 35% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.3% | ▼ 83% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 461 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
461
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 91% in New York - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$30,006
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 461 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.2%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%
Asian 10.6%
African American 2.4%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 66.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, Old Mill Road School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for North Merrick Union Free School District reports $30,006 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Old Mill Road School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Avenue School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harold D Fayette School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Old Mill Road School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~461 students)
Frequently asked questions about Old Mill Road School
How many students attend Old Mill Road School?
Old Mill Road School has 461 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Merrick, NY. CCD year-over-year: 454 (2022-23) → 452 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Old Mill Road School?
The student-teacher ratio at Old Mill Road School is 15.9:1, which is 35% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Old Mill Road School?
9.3% of students at Old Mill Road School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Old Mill Road School?
The largest demographic group at Old Mill Road School is White at 66.2% of enrollment, in Merrick, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Old Mill Road School?
Old Mill Road School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Old Mill Road School rank among public schools in Merrick?
By Resource Investment Index, Old Mill Road School ranks #7 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 North Merrick Union Free School District?
Besides Old Mill Road School, North Merrick Union Free School District also operates Camp Avenue School (491 students) and Harold D Fayette School (286 students). See the North Merrick Union Free School District district page for the complete list.