BARNUM WOODS SCHOOL

www.eastmeadow.k12.ny.us

761 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Barnum Woods Elementary School, located at 500 May Lane in East Meadow, New York, is a public school serving students in the East Meadow Union Free School District. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school fosters a supportive environment that emphasizes both core curriculum standards and the social-emotional growth of its young learners. The school benefits from its position within a well-regarded district that prioritizes small-community engagement alongside robust educational resources.

The school is recognized for its active school community, which frequently encourages parent involvement through various PTA initiatives and school-wide events. By focusing on a well-rounded education, Barnum Woods integrates technology and extracurricular opportunities to prepare its students for their transition to the middle school level. For families interested in specific curriculum details, district calendars, or administrative updates, the school maintains a dedicated page on the East Meadow Union Free School District website at http://www.eastmeadow.k12.ny.us.

761

Total Students

64.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BARNUM WOODS SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	343
Hispanic	132
Black	56
Asian	207
Two or More	21
Pacific Islander	2

White
343 (45.1 %)
Asian
207 (27.2 %)
Hispanic
132 (17.3 %)
Black
56 (7.4 %)
Two or More
21 (2.8 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	EAST MEADOW UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)564-6500
Website:	http://www.eastmeadow.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	761
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	132
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 128

Grade 1 115

Grade 2 138

Grade 3 137

Grade 4 124

Grade 5 119