- Enrollment
- 1,825
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hicksville, NY
Burns Avenue School
Federal NCES profile for Burns Avenue School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361434001181
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burns Avenue School earns 47/100 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.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Hicksville · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- students per teacher
- 46.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Burns Avenue School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burns Avenue School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Hicksville, NY.
School address
District: Hicksville Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 361434001181 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Burns Avenue School grew from 290 students in 2022-23 to 308 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 29.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 361434001181 · Hicksville, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
263 enr · 11:1 · 46.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Hicksville High School (1,825 students)
Burns Avenue School grew from 290 students in 2022-23 to 308 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 29.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Burns Avenue School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hicksville Hig
Hicksville High School
1,825 students
- Hicksville Mid
Hicksville Middle School
1,215 students
- Lee Avenue Sch 436
Lee Avenue School
436 students
- Old Country Ro 394
Old Country Road School
394 students
- East Street Sc 389
East Street School
389 students
- This school 263
Burns Avenue School
263 students
What this shows Burns Avenue School reports 263 students on the CCD universe file.
How Burns Avenue School compares
Burns Avenue School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 7% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.2% | ▼ 18% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 263 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
263
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 45% in New York - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.5%
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
$27,601
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.6%
Asian 31.9%
White 9.9%
African American 8.0%
Two or More 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, Burns Avenue School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hicksville Union Free School District reports $27,601 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Burns Avenue School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hicksville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hicksville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lee Avenue School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Old Country Road School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Street School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burns Avenue School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,215
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide other 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 (~263 students)
Frequently asked questions about Burns Avenue School
How many students attend Burns Avenue School?
Burns Avenue School has 263 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hicksville, NY. CCD year-over-year: 290 (2022-23) → 308 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burns Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Burns Avenue School is 11:1, which is 7% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 30% 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 Burns Avenue School?
46.2% of students at Burns Avenue School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burns Avenue School?
The largest demographic group at Burns Avenue School is Hispanic or Latino at 42.6% of enrollment, in Hicksville, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burns Avenue School?
Burns Avenue School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Burns Avenue School rank among schools in Hicksville?
By Resource Investment Index, Burns Avenue School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Hicksville, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hicksville on the city page.
What other schools are in Hicksville Union Free School District?
Besides Burns Avenue School, Hicksville Union Free School District also operates Hicksville High School (1,825 students), Hicksville Middle School (1,215 students), and Lee Avenue School (436 students). See the Hicksville Union Free School District district page for the complete list.