- Enrollment
- 1,704
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Farmingdale, NY
Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361098000876
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School earns 54/100 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.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Farmingdale · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.2:1
- students per teacher
- 36.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Farmingdale, NY.
School address
District: Farmingdale Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 361098000876 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School held near 623 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 58.6 → 59.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 361098000876 · Farmingdale, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
592 enr · 10.2:1 · 36.6% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Farmingdale Senior High School (1,704 students)
Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School held near 623 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 58.6 → 59.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Farmingdale Se
Farmingdale Senior High School
1,704 students
- Howitt School
Howitt School
1,180 students
- Woodward Parkw
Woodward Parkway Elementary School
815 students
- This school 592
Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School
592 students
- Albany Avenue 536
Albany Avenue Elementary School
536 students
- Northside Elem 353
Northside Elementary School
353 students
What this shows Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School reports 592 students on the CCD universe file.
How Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School compares
Saltzman East 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.6% | ▼ 35% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 592 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
592
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 32% in New York - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.9%
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
$34,386
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 + 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
Hispanic or Latino 47.3%
White 28.2%
African American 10.0%
Asian 9.3%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Farmingdale Union Free School District reports $34,386 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmingdale Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Howitt School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodward Parkway Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Albany Avenue Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northside Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,180
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~592 students)
Frequently asked questions about Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School
How many students attend Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School?
Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School has 592 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Farmingdale, NY. CCD year-over-year: 599 (2022-23) → 623 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School is 10.2:1, which is 14% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 35% 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 Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School?
36.6% of students at Saltzman East 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 Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 47.3% of enrollment, in Farmingdale, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School?
Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Farmingdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Farmingdale, 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 Farmingdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Farmingdale Union Free School District?
Besides Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School, Farmingdale Union Free School District also operates Farmingdale Senior High School (1,704 students), Howitt School (1,180 students), and Woodward Parkway Elementary School (815 students). See the Farmingdale Union Free School District district page for the complete list.