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MAURICE W DOWNING PRIMARY SCHOOL

PublicRegularGrades 0–2
MALVERNE, New York · MALVERNE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students382
Student:Teacher11.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch1%
Title INo
MAURICE W DOWNING
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 462
382
Total Enrollment
State avg: 58%
1%-57.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–2
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

MAURICE W DOWNING PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public primary serving grades 0–2 in MALVERNE, New York. The school enrolls 382 students. It is part of the MALVERNE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New York state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
1% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 58% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–2
DistrictMALVERNE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
County36059
CityMALVERNE
ZIP11565
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID361821001642

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment382
White0.6%
Hispanic / Latino25.6%
Black / African American5.2%
Asian37.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native29.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races1.7%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.6%
Hispanic
25.6%
Black
5.2%
Asian
37.5%
Two+
1.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %1%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)