Is Barnum Woods School a good school?

Yes. Barnum Woods School ranks in the top 5.5% of New York elementary schools.

How many students attend Barnum Woods School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 786 students attended Barnum Woods School.

What is the racial makeup of Barnum Woods School?

Students at Barnum Woods School are 40% White, 29% Asian, 20% Hispanic, 7% African American, 3% Two or more races.

Barnum Woods School

Summary:

Barnum Woods School is an exceptional elementary school located in East Meadow, New York, serving 761 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the East Meadow Union Free School District, which is ranked 97 out of 865 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Barnum Woods School consistently outperforms its peers in academic achievement, with a high percentage of students scoring proficient or better on New York State Assessments in both English Language Arts and Math. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 77.53% of 3rd graders, 78.13% of 4th graders, and 64.91% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, significantly outperforming the district and state averages. In Math, the school's performance is even more impressive, with 98.99% of 3rd graders, 94.12% of 4th graders, and 75% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better. The school's exceptional academic performance has earned it a statewide ranking of 134 out of 2,445 schools, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in New York.

Barnum Woods School's strong academic outcomes are further highlighted by its performance across various student subgroups, including female students, male students, Asian students, African American students, Hispanic students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. The school's rankings within these subgroups are often in the top 10-20% of New York elementary schools. Additionally, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.7 and high per-student spending of $14,562 in the 2022-2023 school year may contribute to its ability to provide personalized attention and support to its diverse student population. When compared to nearby schools, such as McVey Elementary School, which is also part of the East Meadow Union Free School District, Barnum Woods School stands out as a top performer in the region.

Detail:

Public K-5

500 May Ln
East Meadow, NY 11554-3639

(516) 564-6500

District: East Meadow Union Free School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
134^th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,562

Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

Number of students: 786

Racial breakdown:

White:

40.5%

Asian:

28.6%

Hispanic:

19.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 18.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Barnum Woods School ranks better than 94.5% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 2^nd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the East Meadow Union Free School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.44. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Barnum Woods School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (40.5%), Asian (28.6%), Hispanic (19.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 18.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the East Meadow Union Free School District. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Barnum Woods School is 12.4, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the East Meadow Union Free School District! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Barnum Woods School is $14,562. 2 elementary schools in the East Meadow Union Free School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Barnum Woods School:

SchoolDigger ranks Barnum Woods School 134^th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Barnum Woods School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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East Meadow Union Free School District:

SchoolDigger ranks East Meadow Union Free School District 97^th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Barnum Woods School

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Rank History for all students at Barnum Woods School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2006	78.41	379^th	2206	82.8%
2007	84.82	130^th	2219	94.1%
2008	82.62	198^th	2227	91.1%
2009	83.85	92^nd	2257	95.9%
2010	87.61	110^th	2263	95.1%
2011	87.81	147^th	2286	93.6%
2012	86.50	185^th	2320	92.0%
2013	82.38	327^th	2325	85.9%
2014	87.51	193^rd	2345	91.8%
2015	85.92	246^th	2352	89.5%
2016	92.74	77^th	2366	96.7%
2017	93.69	69^th	2386	97.1%
2018	93.66	69^th	2395	97.1%
2019	96.00	66^th	2413	97.3%
2021	90.97	99^th	2201	95.5%
2022	93.18	117^th	2434	95.2%
2023	90.37	207^th	2439	91.5%
2024	93.44	134^th	2445	94.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Barnum Woods School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	95.86	10^th	454	97.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Barnum Woods School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	93.12	65^th	2045	96.8%
2019	95.23	68^th	2032	96.7%
2021	89.35	94^th	1678	94.4%
2022	92.96	89^th	2099	95.8%
2023	81.39	268^th	2041	86.9%
2024	77.50	313^th	2078	84.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Barnum Woods School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	91.96	79^th	2338	96.6%
2019	96.29	49^th	2357	97.9%
2021	88.81	111^th	1955	94.3%
2022	88.81	191^st	2401	92.0%
2023	88.49	221^st	2403	90.8%
2024	91.99	141^st	2413	94.2%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Barnum Woods School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	91.59	2^nd	8	75.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Barnum Woods School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	93.49	67^th	2340	97.1%
2019	92.95	111^th	2358	95.3%
2021	90.27	78^th	1961	96.0%
2022	94.60	64^th	2400	97.3%
2023	90.38	183^rd	2400	92.4%
2024	92.57	121^st	2411	95.0%

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Rank History for Asian students at Barnum Woods School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	80.07	80^th	601	86.7%
2019	78.47	86^th	548	84.3%
2021	74.63	89^th	430	79.3%
2022	78.23	114^th	671	83.0%
2023	80.78	78^th	605	87.1%
2024	79.01	115^th	662	82.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Barnum Woods School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2022	85.78	93^rd	936	90.1%
2023	70.77	186^th	857	78.3%
2024	93.05	48^th	927	94.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Barnum Woods School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2021	90.97	43^rd	818	94.7%
2023	81.59	169^th	1429	88.2%
2024	95.99	52^nd	1531	96.6%

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Rank History for White students at Barnum Woods School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	90.67	37^th	1408	97.4%
2019	91.56	56^th	1338	95.8%
2021	88.51	48^th	1224	96.1%
2022	87.35	93^rd	1399	93.4%
2023	82.29	194^th	1337	85.5%
2024	84.79	164^th	1392	88.2%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for Barnum Woods School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	923	80	36	33	3	n/a	n/a	0	1075
1990	900	66	42	44	5	n/a	n/a	0	1057
1991	771	71	53	29	6	n/a	n/a	0	930
1992	787	61	40	39	2	n/a	n/a	0	929
1993	800	58	49	43	0	n/a	n/a	0	950
1994	783	48	39	47	5	n/a	n/a	0	922
1995	764	56	45	54	3	n/a	n/a	0	922
1996	764	56	45	54	3	n/a	n/a	0	922
1997	763	51	41	68	1	n/a	n/a	0	924
1998	717	69	41	66	5	n/a	n/a	0	898
1999	709	80	48	73	1	n/a	n/a	0	911
2000	697	62	53	57	4	n/a	n/a	0	873
2001	681	71	62	70	2	n/a	n/a	0	886
2002	671	43	93	74	0	n/a	n/a	0	881
2003	671	43	93	74	0	n/a	n/a	0	881
2004	656	38	96	86	1	n/a	n/a	0	877
2005	634	28	95	86	6	n/a	n/a	0	849
2006	622	29	96	69	5	n/a	n/a	0	821
2007	601	23	91	78	3	n/a	n/a	0	796
2008	572	31	98	72	4	n/a	n/a	4	781
2009	529	42	100	84	4	n/a	n/a	0	759
2010	507	39	99	78	4	n/a	n/a	0	727
2011	496	52	110	84	3	0	0	0	745
2012	454	34	111	95	3	2	7	0	706
2013	452	41	105	109	3	1	6	0	717
2014	423	44	111	140	2	0	12	0	732
2015	422	41	110	129	3	0	13	0	718
2016	403	56	115	120	1	0	10	0	705
2017	390	44	127	134	1	0	7	0	703
2018	402	56	150	130	1	0	9	0	748
2019	391	65	172	121	1	1	8	0	759
2020	389	63	172	121	1	1	12	0	759
2021	379	57	175	135	0	1	11	0	758
2022	360	53	202	144	0	1	14	0	774
2023	343	56	207	132	0	2	21	0	761
2024	318	58	225	154	2	3	26	0	786

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Barnum Woods School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1075	67.9	15.8	n/a
1990	1057	62.9	16.8	n/a
1991	930	59.4	15.6	n/a
1992	929	59.9	15.5	n/a
1993	950	53.1	17.9	n/a
1994	922	52.8	17.5	5.7
1995	922	49.3	18.7	3
1996	922	49.3	18.7	3
1997	924	52.9	17.5	2.6
1998	898	50.4	17.8	3.9
1999	911	52.3	17.4	4.3
2000	873	54.3	16.1	8.8
2001	886	56.5	15.7	8.7
2002	881	51.5	17.1	9.2
2003	881	51.5	17.1	9.2
2004	877	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	849	49.6	17.1	10.7
2006	821	48.0	17.1	6.9
2007	796	50.1	15.9	4.8
2008	781	47.5	16.4	6.6
2009	759	45.5	16.7	7.2
2010	727	42.0	17.3	7
2011	745	49.1	15.1	10.3
2012	706	43.5	16.2	6.7
2013	717	42.5	16.8	11
2014	732	42.6	17.1	12.7
2015	718	42.0	17.0	14.6
2016	705	47.0	15.0	18.2
2017	703	47.8	14.6	17.4
2018	748	49.8	15.0	17.5
2019	759	50.0	15.1	20.4
2020	759	60.7	12.5	21.6
2021	758	56.6	13.3	17.3
2022	774	58.2	13.2	19
2023	761	64.6	11.7	19.6
2024	786	63.2	12.4	18.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Barnum Woods School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1075	67.9	15.8	n/a
1990	1057	62.9	16.8	n/a
1991	930	59.4	15.6	n/a
1992	929	59.9	15.5	n/a
1993	950	53.1	17.9	n/a
1994	922	52.8	17.5	5.7
1995	922	49.3	18.7	3
1996	922	49.3	18.7	3
1997	924	52.9	17.5	2.6
1998	898	50.4	17.8	3.9
1999	911	52.3	17.4	4.3
2000	873	54.3	16.1	8.8
2001	886	56.5	15.7	8.7
2002	881	51.5	17.1	9.2
2003	881	51.5	17.1	9.2
2004	877	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	849	49.6	17.1	10.7
2006	821	48.0	17.1	6.9
2007	796	50.1	15.9	4.8
2008	781	47.5	16.4	6.6
2009	759	45.5	16.7	7.2
2010	727	42.0	17.3	7
2011	745	49.1	15.1	10.3
2012	706	43.5	16.2	6.7
2013	717	42.5	16.8	11
2014	732	42.6	17.1	12.7
2015	718	42.0	17.0	14.6
2016	705	47.0	15.0	18.2
2017	703	47.8	14.6	17.4
2018	748	49.8	15.0	17.5
2019	759	50.0	15.1	20.4
2020	759	60.7	12.5	21.6
2021	758	56.6	13.3	17.3
2022	774	58.2	13.2	19
2023	761	64.6	11.7	19.6
2024	786	63.2	12.4	18.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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