Enrollment
592
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School
Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Farmingdale, New York, enrolling 592 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 592 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 779 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #51, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (47%) and White (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Farmingdale Union Free School District spends $32,629 per pupil, 24% above the New York average, a better-resourced district than most.
Farmingdale Union Free School District also operates Farmingdale Senior High School (1,704 students) and Howitt School (1,180 students) alongside Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School compares
Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$32,629
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $26,410
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Farmingdale Union Free School District, which includes Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School.
$32,629
Per student
+24%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+97%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.9%
State 26.8%
Federal 4.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,704
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~592 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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