MEADOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.baldwinschools.org

588 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Meadow Elementary School is a public school located in Baldwin, New York, and operates as part of the Baldwin Union Free School District. Situated at 880 Jackson Street, the school serves a diverse community of young learners, focusing on providing a comprehensive educational foundation that emphasizes both academic achievement and social-emotional growth. As a member of the Baldwin school system, Meadow Elementary is committed to the district’s mission of fostering innovation, inclusivity, and high standards to prepare students for success in an ever-evolving global society.

The school environment is characterized by a supportive atmosphere where educators prioritize student-centered learning and personalized instruction. Beyond the standard curriculum, Meadow Elementary typically engages its students through various programs, extracurricular activities, and community involvement initiatives designed to build character and critical thinking skills. By maintaining strong partnerships between parents, staff, and the local community, the school strives to create a nurturing space where every child feels encouraged to explore their potential and develop a lifelong love of learning.

588

Total Students

56.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MEADOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	72
Hispanic	185
Black	251
Asian	42
Two or More	33
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Black
251 (42.7 %)
Hispanic
185 (31.5 %)
White
72 (12.2 %)
Asian
42 (7.1 %)
Two or More
33 (5.6 %)
American Indian
4 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	BALDWIN UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)434-6500
Website:	http://www.baldwinschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	588
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	236
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 101

Grade 5 102

Ungraded 35