Enrollment
607
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 361716001518
Abbey Lane School — Levittown, NY
Federal NCES profile for Abbey Lane School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 51/100.
👥 Class size 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 78
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Levittown Union Free School District · New York
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Abbey Lane School compares with New York and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Abbey Lane School reports 607 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 47.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 17% above the New York state mean of 11.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 14% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 24.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 56% below the New York average and 52% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 8.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Levittown Union Free School District spends $29,635 per pupil district-wide, below the New York average of $29,727 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 59.7% from local sources (property taxes), 34.7% from the state, and 5.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Abbey Lane School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New York state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▲ 17% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.8% | ▼ 56% | 56.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 607 | top 75% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
24.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 56% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
— 17% above state mean
Top 79% in New York — lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
8.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$29,635
per pupil, district-wide
— below New York avg of $29,727
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 607 Top 75% in New York — larger than 25% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 47.0
Students per teacher 13.7:1 +17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 24.8% -56% vs state
NCES ID 361716001518
Student demographics
White 41.7%
Asian 28.5%
Hispanic or Latino 25.2%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 41.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 8.7%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Levittown Union Free School District, which includes Abbey Lane School.
$29,635
Per student
0%
vs New York
Avg $29,727
+52%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 59.7%
State 34.7%
Federal 5.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,295
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,044
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Enrollment
- 899
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Enrollment
- 765
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Abbey Lane School
How many students attend Abbey Lane School?
Abbey Lane School has 607 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in LEVITTOWN, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abbey Lane School?
The student-teacher ratio at Abbey Lane School is 13.7:1, which is 17% higher than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Abbey Lane School?
24.8% of students at Abbey Lane School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Abbey Lane School?
The largest demographic group at Abbey Lane School is White at 41.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in LEVITTOWN, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Abbey Lane School?
Abbey Lane School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.