- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Baldwin, NY
Plaza Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Plaza Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360384000135
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plaza Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Baldwin · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 42.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Plaza Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Plaza Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Baldwin, NY.
School address
District: Baldwin Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 360384000135 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Plaza Elementary School held near 426 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.1 → 39.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 360384000135 · Baldwin, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
429 enr · 11.3:1 · 42.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Baldwin Senior High School (1,470 students)
Plaza Elementary School held near 426 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.1 → 39.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Plaza Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Baldwin Senior
Baldwin Senior High School
1,470 students
- Baldwin Middle
Baldwin Middle School
1,007 students
- Meadow Element
Meadow Elementary School
613 students
- This school 429
Plaza Elementary School
429 students
- Steele Element 293
Steele Elementary School
293 students
- Lenox Elementa 261
Lenox Elementary School
261 students
What this shows Plaza Elementary School reports 429 students on the CCD universe file.
How Plaza Elementary School compares
Plaza 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.0% | ▼ 25% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 429 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
429
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.0%
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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in New York - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$30,179
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.1%
African American 39.6%
White 10.7%
Asian 6.5%
Two or More 3.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Plaza Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Baldwin Union Free School District reports $30,179 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Plaza Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwin Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baldwin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadow Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Steele Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lenox Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Plaza Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~429 students)
Frequently asked questions about Plaza Elementary School
How many students attend Plaza Elementary School?
Plaza Elementary School has 429 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Baldwin, NY. CCD year-over-year: 441 (2022-23) → 426 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plaza Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Plaza Elementary School is 11.3:1, which is 4% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 28% 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 Plaza Elementary School?
42.0% of students at Plaza Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plaza Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Plaza Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 40.1% of enrollment, in Baldwin, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plaza Elementary School?
Plaza Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Plaza Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Baldwin?
By Resource Investment Index, Plaza Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Baldwin, 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 Baldwin on the city page.
What other schools are in Baldwin Union Free School District?
Besides Plaza Elementary School, Baldwin Union Free School District also operates Baldwin Senior High School (1,470 students), Baldwin Middle School (1,007 students), and Meadow Elementary School (613 students). See the Baldwin Union Free School District district page for the complete list.