- Enrollment
- 826
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wantagh, NY
Wantagh School
Federal NCES profile for Wantagh School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362985004012
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wantagh School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Wantagh · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 8.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Wantagh School has class sizes larger than 99% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wantagh School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Wantagh, NY.
School address
District: Wantagh Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 362985004012 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Wantagh School held near 682 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 53.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 362985004012 · Wantagh, NY Other · MID · TRAD
672 enr · 26.9:1 · 8.3% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Wantagh Senior High School (826 students)
Wantagh School held near 682 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 53.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Wantagh School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wantagh Senior
Wantagh Senior High School
826 students
- This school
Wantagh School
672 students
- Wantagh Middle
Wantagh Middle School
645 students
- Forest Lake Sc
Forest Lake School
390 students
- Mandalay Schoo 321
Mandalay School
321 students
What this shows Wantagh School reports 672 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wantagh School compares
Wantagh 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 | 26.9:1 | ▲ 128% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.3% | ▼ 85% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 672 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.9:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
672
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% 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
26.9:1
students per teacher
- 128% above state mean
Top 99% in New York - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$27,938
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 672 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 84.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Asian 3.1%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.3, Wantagh School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Wantagh Union Free School District reports $27,938 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wantagh School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wantagh Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wantagh Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Forest Lake School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mandalay School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wantagh School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 29.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide other 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 (~672 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Wantagh School
How many students attend Wantagh School?
Wantagh School has 672 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wantagh, NY. CCD year-over-year: 683 (2022-23) → 682 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wantagh School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wantagh School is 26.9:1, which is 128% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 71% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wantagh School?
8.3% of students at Wantagh School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wantagh School?
The largest demographic group at Wantagh School is White at 84.7% of enrollment, in Wantagh, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wantagh School?
Wantagh School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Wantagh School rank among schools in Wantagh?
By Resource Investment Index, Wantagh School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Wantagh, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wantagh on the city page.
What other schools are in Wantagh Union Free School District?
Besides Wantagh School, Wantagh Union Free School District also operates Wantagh Senior High School (826 students), Wantagh Middle School (645 students), and Forest Lake School (390 students). See the Wantagh Union Free School District district page for the complete list.