At a glance
Reported students
524
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
37.15
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
72nd percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
524
Charles E Schwarting School: 524 reported students.
State peer staffing position
82nd percentile
14.1:1 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
- 465
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44.2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.5:1
What the reported data says about Charles E Schwarting School
Charles E Schwarting School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Massapequa. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Plainedge Union Free School District. NCES reports 524 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 72nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.1:1, 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 (78.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.5%). English learners represent 1.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Charles E Schwarting School
- 1How do the reported 14.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 37.15 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 3
- 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
- White78.1%
- Hispanic15.5%
- Black1.7%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.1%
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 Plainedge Union Free School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
John H West School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
473 reported students
Eastplain School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
445 reported students
Plainedge Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
661 reported students
Plainedge Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12
856 reported students
Public schools near Charles E Schwarting 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lockhart Elementary School Elementary · Massapequa Union Free School District | KG–05 | 359 | 0.7 mi |
| Seaford Manor School Elementary · Seaford Union Free School District | KG–05 | 468 | 0.8 mi |
| East Broadway School Elementary · Levittown Union Free School District | KG–05 | 662 | 1.2 mi |
| Eastplain School Elementary · Plainedge Union Free School District | PK–05 | 445 | 1.3 mi |
| Albany Avenue Elementary School Elementary · Farmingdale Union Free School District | KG–05 | 536 | 1.3 mi |
| McKenna Elementary School Elementary · Massapequa Union Free School District | KG–05 | 485 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Charles E Schwarting School
What grades does Charles E Schwarting School serve?
Charles E Schwarting School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Plainedge Union Free School District.
How many students attend Charles E Schwarting School?
Charles E Schwarting School reported 524 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 72nd percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 465 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Charles E Schwarting School?
The calculated ratio is 14.1:1, based on 524 students and 37.15 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 Charles E Schwarting School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Charles E Schwarting School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Plainedge Union Free School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Charles E Schwarting School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
8% 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 Charles E Schwarting School in?
Charles E Schwarting School is part of Plainedge Union Free School District, based in N Massapequa, NY, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Charles E Schwarting School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lockhart Elementary School (0.7 mi), Seaford Manor School (0.8 mi), East Broadway School (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.