- Enrollment
- 1,487
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Massapequa, NY
Unqua Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Unqua Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361863001690
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Unqua Elementary School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Massapequa · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 5.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Unqua Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Unqua Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Massapequa, NY.
School address
District: Massapequa Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 361863001690 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Unqua Elementary School held near 489 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 41.2 → 41.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 361863001690 · Massapequa, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
496 enr · 12.1:1 · 5.4% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Berner Middle School (1,487 students)
Unqua Elementary School held near 489 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 41.2 → 41.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Unqua Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Berner Middle
Berner Middle School
1,487 students
- Massapequa Hig
Massapequa High School
1,407 students
- Birch Lane Ele
Birch Lane Elementary School
696 students
- East Lake Elem 523
East Lake Elementary School
523 students
- Fairfield Elem 513
Fairfield Elementary School
513 students
- This school 496
Unqua Elementary School
496 students
What this shows Unqua Elementary School reports 496 students on the CCD universe file.
How Unqua Elementary School compares
Unqua 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 | 12.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.4% | ▼ 90% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 496 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
496
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in New York - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$31,865
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 + 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
White 80.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 2.0%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.1, Unqua Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Massapequa Union Free School District reports $31,865 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Unqua Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berner Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Massapequa High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Birch Lane Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Lake Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairfield Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Unqua Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,407
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
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 (~496 students)
Frequently asked questions about Unqua Elementary School
How many students attend Unqua Elementary School?
Unqua Elementary School has 496 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Massapequa, NY. CCD year-over-year: 497 (2022-23) → 489 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Unqua Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Unqua Elementary School is 12.1:1, which is 3% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Unqua Elementary School?
5.4% of students at Unqua Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Unqua Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Unqua Elementary School is White at 80.2% of enrollment, in Massapequa, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Unqua Elementary School?
Unqua Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (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 Unqua Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Massapequa?
By Resource Investment Index, Unqua Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Massapequa, 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 Massapequa on the city page.
What other schools are in Massapequa Union Free School District?
Besides Unqua Elementary School, Massapequa Union Free School District also operates Berner Middle School (1,487 students), Massapequa High School (1,407 students), and Birch Lane Elementary School (696 students). See the Massapequa Union Free School District district page for the complete list.