Serving 797 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Barnum Woods School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 797 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 86% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Barnum Woods School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Barnum Woods School's student population of 797 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
797 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Barnum Woods School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barnum Woods School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#371 out of 4346 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
33%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
37%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barnum Woods School's ranking?
Barnum Woods School is ranked #371 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Barnum Woods School often compared to?
Barnum Woods Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mcvey Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Barnum Woods School?
797 students attend Barnum Woods School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Barnum Woods School students are White, 33% of students are Asian, 21% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Barnum Woods School?
Barnum Woods School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Barnum Woods School offer ?
Barnum Woods School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Barnum Woods School part of?
Barnum Woods School is part of East Meadow Union Free School District.
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