JOHN G DINKELMEYER SCHOOL

NORTH BELLMORE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

2100 WALTOFFER AVE
NORTH BELLMORE, NY 11710

www.northbellmoreschools.org

398 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

John G. Dinkelmeyer School is a public elementary school located in North Bellmore, New York, serving students in the North Bellmore Union Free School District. Situated on Waltoffer Avenue, the school is recognized for its commitment to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment. It emphasizes strong foundational academics while prioritizing the social and emotional development of its student body, aiming to prepare children for success in their future educational endeavors.

The school is characterized by its close-knit community atmosphere and active parent involvement, which are hallmarks of the North Bellmore district. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, Dinkelmeyer School encourages students to develop critical thinking skills and personal responsibility. For families seeking more detailed information regarding the school’s academic programs, extracurricular offerings, and district-wide policies, the official North Bellmore School District website serves as a central resource.

398

Total Students

31.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOHN G DINKELMEYER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	243
Hispanic	67
Black	16
Asian	62
Two or More	10

White
243 (61.1 %)
Hispanic
67 (16.8 %)
Asian
62 (15.6 %)
Black
16 (4.0 %)
Two or More
10 (2.5 %)

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:	NORTH BELLMORE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)992-3114
Website:	http://www.northbellmoreschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	398
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	71
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 56

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 47

Grade 6 59