At a glance
Reported students
321
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19.97
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
27th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
645
Mandalay School: 321 reported students.
State peer staffing position
93rd percentile
16.1:1 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
- 258
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.9:1
What the reported data says about Mandalay School
Mandalay School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Wantagh. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Wantagh Union Free School District. NCES reports 321 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 27th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.1:1, 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 (77.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (14.6%). Students served under IDEA represent 8.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Mandalay School
- 1How do the reported 16.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 19.97 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
- Students with disabilities
- 8.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 15%
- 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)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White77.9%
- Hispanic14.6%
- Black0.3%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.7%
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 Wantagh Union Free School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Forest Lake School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
390 reported students
Wantagh School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
672 reported students
Wantagh Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
645 reported students
Wantagh Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12
826 reported students
Public schools near Mandalay 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reinhard Early Childhood Center Elementary · Bellmore Union Free School District | PK–02 | 550 | 0.6 mi |
| Seaford Harbor School Elementary · Seaford Union Free School District | KG–05 | 544 | 0.8 mi |
| Winthrop Avenue School Elementary · Bellmore Union Free School District | 03–04 | 312 | 1 mi |
| Martin Avenue Elementary School Elementary · North Bellmore Union Free School District | KG–06 | 328 | 1.7 mi |
| Wantagh School Elementary · Wantagh Union Free School District | PK–05 | 672 | 1.8 mi |
| Norman J Levy Lakeside School Elementary · Merrick Union Free School District | PK–06 | 644 | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Mandalay School
What grades does Mandalay School serve?
Mandalay School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Wantagh Union Free School District.
How many students attend Mandalay School?
Mandalay School reported 321 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 27th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 258 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mandalay School?
The calculated ratio is 16.1:1, based on 321 students and 19.97 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 Mandalay School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mandalay School is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Mandalay School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
15% 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 Mandalay School in?
Mandalay School is part of Wantagh Union Free School District, based in Wantagh, NY, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Mandalay School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Reinhard Early Childhood Center (0.6 mi), Seaford Harbor School (0.8 mi), Winthrop Avenue School (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.