MEADOW DRIVE SCHOOL

www.mineola.k12.ny.us

369 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Meadow Drive School is a prominent primary education facility located in Albertson, New York, serving as a key component of the Mineola Union Free School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the foundational academic, social, and emotional development of its students. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside character education, the institution aims to prepare young learners for future academic success while cultivating a sense of community responsibility.

As part of the Mineola district, Meadow Drive School benefits from a commitment to modern educational practices and community involvement. The school prioritizes a strong partnership between faculty, parents, and the broader Albertson community to ensure that students receive personalized attention. Through its focus on innovation and student-centered learning, the school remains a vital pillar in the local area, striving to provide a high-quality educational foundation within a nurturing, safe, and engaging environment.

369

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MEADOW DRIVE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	196
Hispanic	84
Black	6
Asian	65
Two or More	17
American Indian	1

White
196 (53.1 %)
Hispanic
84 (22.8 %)
Asian
65 (17.6 %)
Two or More
17 (4.6 %)
Black
6 (1.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MINEOLA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)237-2400
Website:	http://www.mineola.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	369
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	61
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 44

Kindergarten 114

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 122