Serving 594 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Meadow Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 594 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Meadow Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Meadow Elementary School's student population of 594 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
594 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Meadow Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meadow Elementary School is 0.71, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1783 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
32%
30%
Black
42%
16%
White
12%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meadow Elementary School's ranking?
Meadow Elementary School is ranked #1783 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Meadow Elementary School often compared to?
Meadow Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Steele Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Meadow Elementary School?
594 students attend Meadow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Meadow Elementary School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meadow Elementary School?
Meadow Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Meadow Elementary School offer ?
Meadow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Meadow Elementary School part of?
Meadow Elementary School is part of Baldwin Union Free School District.
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