HICKSVILLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

HICKSVILLE, New York — 9 schools

5,548
Total Enrollment
9
Schools
$29,361
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

HICKSVILLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT operates 9 public schools serving 5,548 students, placing it among the smaller districts in New York. The school portfolio breaks down into 4 other, 3 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 5,285 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Nassau County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $29,361 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 72.9% local, 21.0% state, and 6.1% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $172,877 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 41/100, ranked #536 of 941 in New York against a state average of 45 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 9 schools offering Advanced Placement (25 AP courses district-wide), a 668.4:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 28.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 40.7% Hispanic or Latino, 36.5% Asian, 15.8% White across the district's schools.

Hicksville High School accounts for 34.5% of all HICKSVILLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means HICKSVILLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

HICKSVILLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT school enrollment varies 8.4× across entities

HICKSVILLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT school enrollment ranges from 216 students (lowest) to 1,825 students (highest), a spread of 1,609 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

HICKSVILLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT student-counselor ratio is 668:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

HICKSVILLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT chronic absenteeism rate is 28.1% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within HICKSVILLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT is typically wider than the HICKSVILLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

6.1%
Federal
21.0%
State
72.9%
Local

Funding Equity

41
Equity Score
536 / 941
State Rank
45
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Nassau County county, where this district is located.

$1,992
Studio/mo
$2,379
1 BR/mo
$2,747
2 BR/mo
$3,563
3 BR/mo
$3,768
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$172,877
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 9 schools in HICKSVILLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT.

White 15.8%
Hispanic or Latino 40.7%
African American 2.4%
Asian 36.5%
Multiracial 3.9%
Other 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 9
Schools with AP
25 AP courses total
668.4:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
28.1%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in HICKSVILLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

School Enrollment
Hicksville High School
1,825
Hicksville Middle School
1,215
Lee Avenue School
436
Old Country Road School
394
East Street School
389
Woodland Avenue School
277
Fork Lane School
270
Burns Avenue School
263
Dutch Lane School
216

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in HICKSVILLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT?

HICKSVILLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT has 9 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 4 other, 3 elementary. Total enrollment is 5,548 students.

How much does HICKSVILLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?

HICKSVILLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $29,361 per student. The district has an equity score of 41/100, ranking #536 in New York.

What is the average teacher salary in HICKSVILLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT?

The average teacher salary in HICKSVILLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT is $172,877 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near HICKSVILLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Nassau County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of HICKSVILLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT?

HICKSVILLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT students are 40.7% Hispanic or Latino, 36.5% Asian, 15.8% White, 2.4% African American, averaged across 9 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for HICKSVILLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT?

HICKSVILLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT has an equity score of 41/100, ranking #536 out of 941 districts in New York. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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