At a glance
Reported students
440
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32.28
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
56th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
336
John G Dinkelmeyer School: 440 reported students.
State peer staffing position
78th percentile
13.6:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 391
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.8:1
What the reported data says about John G Dinkelmeyer School
John G Dinkelmeyer School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in North Bellmore. It is one of 5 current school records connected to North Bellmore Union Free School District. NCES reports 440 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 56th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.6:1, above the New York median of 11.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (55.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (21.8%). English learners represent 2.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking John G Dinkelmeyer School
- 1How do the reported 13.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 32.28 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 20.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 18%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White55.2%
- Hispanic21.8%
- Black3.4%
- Asian17.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in North Bellmore Union Free School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Newbridge Road School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
336 reported students
Martin Avenue Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
328 reported students
Park Avenue School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
324 reported students
Saw Mill Road School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
700 reported students
Public schools near John G Dinkelmeyer School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harold D Fayette School Elementary · North Merrick Union Free School District | KG–06 | 286 | 0.9 mi |
| Newbridge Road School Elementary · North Bellmore Union Free School District | KG–06 | 336 | 1.1 mi |
| Park Avenue School Elementary · North Bellmore Union Free School District | KG–06 | 324 | 1.1 mi |
| Saw Mill Road School Elementary · North Bellmore Union Free School District | KG–06 | 700 | 1.1 mi |
| Lee Road School Elementary · Levittown Union Free School District | KG–05 | 312 | 1.2 mi |
| Old Mill Road School Elementary · North Merrick Union Free School District | KG–06 | 461 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about John G Dinkelmeyer School
What grades does John G Dinkelmeyer School serve?
John G Dinkelmeyer School reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in North Bellmore Union Free School District.
How many students attend John G Dinkelmeyer School?
John G Dinkelmeyer School reported 440 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 56th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 391 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at John G Dinkelmeyer School?
The calculated ratio is 13.6:1, based on 440 students and 32.28 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 11.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is John G Dinkelmeyer School a public, charter, or magnet school?
John G Dinkelmeyer School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on North Bellmore Union Free School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of John G Dinkelmeyer School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
18% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is John G Dinkelmeyer School in?
John G Dinkelmeyer School is part of North Bellmore Union Free School District, based in Bellmore, NY, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near John G Dinkelmeyer School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Harold D Fayette School (0.9 mi), Newbridge Road School (1.1 mi), Park Avenue School (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.