Barnum Woods School

500 May Ln
East Meadow, NY 11554
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 761 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Barnum Woods School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). 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 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 761 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Top 20% in NY
  • : 82% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥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:

School Overview

Barnum Woods School's student population of 761 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
761 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
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School Rankings

Barnum Woods School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barnum Woods School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#542 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
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82%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Barnum Woods School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Barnum Woods School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Barnum Woods School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
27%
10%
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Hispanic
17%
29%
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Black
8%
16%
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White
45%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Barnum Woods School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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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 #542 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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?
761 students attend Barnum Woods School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Barnum Woods School students are White, 27% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 761 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 82% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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