May Moore Primary School serves 480 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 480 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
May Moore Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
May Moore Primary School's student population of 480 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
480 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of May Moore Primary School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
19%
10%
Hispanic
33%
30%
Black
20%
16%
White
23%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are May Moore Primary School often compared to?
May Moore Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Quincy Adams Primary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend May Moore Primary School?
480 students attend May Moore Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of May Moore Primary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, 19% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of May Moore Primary School?
May Moore Primary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does May Moore Primary School offer ?
May Moore Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is May Moore Primary School part of?
May Moore Primary School is part of Deer Park Union Free School District.
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