- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Valley Stream, NY
Brooklyn Avenue School
Federal NCES profile for Brooklyn Avenue School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362946003973
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brooklyn Avenue School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Valley Stream · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 48.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Brooklyn Avenue School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brooklyn Avenue School ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Valley Stream, NY.
School address
District: Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 362946003973 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Brooklyn Avenue School held near 358 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.5 → 30.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 362946003973 · Valley Stream, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
357 enr · 11.5:1 · 48.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Robert W Carbonaro School (376 students)
Brooklyn Avenue School held near 358 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.5 → 30.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Brooklyn Avenue School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Robert W Carbo
Robert W Carbonaro School
376 students
- This school
Brooklyn Avenue School
357 students
- William L Buck
William L Buck School
303 students
What this shows Brooklyn Avenue School reports 357 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brooklyn Avenue School compares
Brooklyn Avenue School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.8% | ▼ 13% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 357 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
357
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in New York - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$31,617
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 357 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.8%
African American 23.8%
Asian 21.6%
White 12.3%
Two or More 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.3, Brooklyn Avenue School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District reports $31,617 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brooklyn Avenue School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert W Carbonaro School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William L Buck School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brooklyn Avenue School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~357 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Brooklyn Avenue School
How many students attend Brooklyn Avenue School?
Brooklyn Avenue School has 357 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Valley Stream, NY. CCD year-over-year: 342 (2022-23) → 358 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Avenue School is 11.5:1, which is 3% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brooklyn Avenue School?
48.8% of students at Brooklyn Avenue School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brooklyn Avenue School?
The largest demographic group at Brooklyn Avenue School is Hispanic or Latino at 39.8% of enrollment, in Valley Stream, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brooklyn Avenue School?
Brooklyn Avenue School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brooklyn Avenue School rank among elementary schools in Valley Stream?
By Resource Investment Index, Brooklyn Avenue School ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Valley Stream, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Valley Stream on the city page.
What other schools are in Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District?
Besides Brooklyn Avenue School, Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District also operates Robert W Carbonaro School (376 students) and William L Buck School (303 students). See the Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District district page for the complete list.