- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Bellmore, NY
Saw Mill Road School
Federal NCES profile for Saw Mill Road School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362094002976
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Saw Mill Road School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in North Bellmore · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14:1
- large classes for New York
- 11.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Saw Mill Road School has class sizes larger than 80% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Saw Mill Road School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in North Bellmore, NY.
School address
District: North Bellmore Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 362094002976 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Saw Mill Road School held near 691 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.8 → 49.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 362094002976 · North Bellmore, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
700 enr · 14:1 · 11.4% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: John G Dinkelmeyer School (440 students)
Saw Mill Road School held near 691 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.8 → 49.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Saw Mill Road School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Saw Mill Road School
700 students
- John G Dinkelm
John G Dinkelmeyer School
440 students
- Newbridge Road
Newbridge Road School
336 students
- Martin Avenue
Martin Avenue Elementary School
328 students
- Park Avenue Sc
Park Avenue School
324 students
What this shows Saw Mill Road School reports 700 students on the CCD universe file.
How Saw Mill Road School compares
Saw 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.4% | ▼ 80% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 700 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
700
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 80% in New York - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.6%
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
$27,373
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 700 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%
Asian 15.3%
African American 4.7%
Two or More 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, Saw Mill Road School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for North Bellmore Union Free School District reports $27,373 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Saw Mill Road School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John G Dinkelmeyer School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newbridge Road School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Martin Avenue Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park Avenue School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Saw Mill Road School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~700 students)
Frequently asked questions about Saw Mill Road School
How many students attend Saw Mill Road School?
Saw Mill Road School has 700 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Bellmore, NY. CCD year-over-year: 686 (2022-23) → 691 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saw Mill Road School?
The student-teacher ratio at Saw Mill Road School is 14:1, which is 19% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Saw Mill Road School?
11.4% of students at Saw 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 Saw Mill Road School?
The largest demographic group at Saw Mill Road School is White at 57.1% of enrollment, in North Bellmore, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saw Mill Road School?
Saw Mill Road School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Saw Mill Road School rank among elementary schools in North Bellmore?
By Resource Investment Index, Saw Mill Road School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in North Bellmore, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in North Bellmore Union Free School District?
Besides Saw Mill Road School, North Bellmore Union Free School District also operates John G Dinkelmeyer School (440 students), Newbridge Road School (336 students), and Martin Avenue Elementary School (328 students). See the North Bellmore Union Free School District district page for the complete list.