Excellent
#97 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 2% in state
Barnum Woods School
Elementary School · East Meadow Union Free School District · East Meadow, NY
An East Meadow Union Free School District elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
500 MAY LN, East Meadow, NY 11554
- Math 83% proficient (2022)
- Reading 70% proficient (2022)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Barnum Woods School score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 76% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
18.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Barnum Woods School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated982/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$128,770
Median home value
$613,900
Median rent
$2,539/mo
College educated
44.2%
Homeownership
89.7%
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11554; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Street Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 503 | Compare → |
| Harold D Fayette SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 269 | Compare → |
| Mcvey Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 830 | Compare → |
| California Avenue Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 710 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
East Meadow Union Free School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #3 of 9
- District spending per student
- $29,560NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Barnum Woods School is listed in EAST MEADOW UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Barnum Woods School
Barnum Woods School is a public elementary school in East Meadow, NY, part of East Meadow Union Free School District, serving approximately 786 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #97 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Barnum Woods School
What grades does Barnum Woods School serve?
Barnum Woods School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Barnum Woods School?
Barnum Woods School has an enrollment of approximately 786 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barnum Woods School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barnum Woods School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Barnum Woods School rank in NY?
Barnum Woods School ranks #97 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Barnum Woods School's MySchoolScout rating?
Barnum Woods School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Barnum Woods School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Barnum Woods School has 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Barnum Woods School a charter school?
No, Barnum Woods School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Barnum Woods School a Title I school?
No, Barnum Woods School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Barnum Woods School?
18.3% of students at Barnum Woods School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 786
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Nassau County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.7%
- Phone
- (516) 564-6500
- Area population (ZIP 11554)
- 35,806
- Area average commute
- 35.4 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 11554; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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