- Enrollment
- 2,106
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Uniondale, NY
California Avenue Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for California Avenue Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362928003938
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
California Avenue Elementary School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Uniondale · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 61.1%
- free-lunch eligible
California Avenue Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, California Avenue Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Uniondale, NY.
School address
District: Uniondale Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 362928003938 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+47 students YoY
California Avenue Elementary School grew from 663 students in 2022-23 to 710 in 2023-24 (+7.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 60.0 → 56.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+47 students YoY 362928003938 · Uniondale, NY Other · MID · TRAD
730 enr · 12.2:1 · 61.1% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Uniondale High School (2,106 students)
California Avenue Elementary School grew from 663 students in 2022-23 to 710 in 2023-24 (+7.1%). Teacher FTE lost 60.0 → 56.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
California Avenue Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Uniondale High
Uniondale High School
2,106 students
- This school 730
California Avenue Elementary School
730 students
- Turtle Hook Mi 637
Turtle Hook Middle School
637 students
- Lawrence Road 623
Lawrence Road Middle School
623 students
- Northern Parkw 612
Northern Parkway Elementary School
612 students
- Walnut Street 505
Walnut Street Elementary School
505 students
What this shows California Avenue Elementary School reports 730 students on the CCD universe file.
How California Avenue Elementary School compares
California Avenue Elementary 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 | 12.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.1% | ▲ 9% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 730 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
730
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in New York - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.4%
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
$36,487
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 730 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.7%
African American 22.9%
Two or More 1.2%
Asian 1.0%
White 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.4, California Avenue Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Uniondale Union Free School District reports $36,487 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How California Avenue Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uniondale High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Turtle Hook Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lawrence Road Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northern Parkway Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walnut Street Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to California Avenue Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 637
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~730 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about California Avenue Elementary School
How many students attend California Avenue Elementary School?
California Avenue Elementary School has 730 students enrolled. It is a public school in Uniondale, NY. CCD year-over-year: 663 (2022-23) → 710 (2023-24), up 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at California Avenue Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at California Avenue Elementary School is 12.2:1, which is 3% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at California Avenue Elementary School?
61.1% of students at California Avenue Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of California Avenue Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at California Avenue Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 73.7% of enrollment, in Uniondale, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for California Avenue Elementary School?
California Avenue Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower 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 California Avenue Elementary School rank among schools in Uniondale?
By Resource Investment Index, California Avenue Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Uniondale, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Uniondale on the city page.
What other schools are in Uniondale Union Free School District?
Besides California Avenue Elementary School, Uniondale Union Free School District also operates Uniondale High School (2,106 students), Turtle Hook Middle School (637 students), and Lawrence Road Middle School (623 students). See the Uniondale Union Free School District district page for the complete list.