- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Merrick, NY
Camp Avenue School
Federal NCES profile for Camp Avenue School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362112002988
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Camp Avenue School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Merrick · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 7.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Camp Avenue School has class sizes larger than 98% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Camp Avenue School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Merrick, NY.
School address
District: North Merrick Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 362112002988 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Camp Avenue School held near 488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 362112002988 · Merrick, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
491 enr · 19.6:1 · 7.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Old Mill Road School (461 students)
Camp Avenue School held near 488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Camp Avenue School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Camp Avenue School
491 students
- Old Mill Road
Old Mill Road School
461 students
- Harold D Fayet
Harold D Fayette School
286 students
What this shows Camp Avenue School reports 491 students on the CCD universe file.
How Camp Avenue School compares
Camp 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 66% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.9% | ▼ 86% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 491 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
491
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 66% above state mean
Top 98% in New York - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$30,006
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 491 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Asian 9.4%
African American 2.9%
Two or More 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.2, Camp Avenue School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Merrick Union Free School District reports $30,006 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Camp Avenue School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Mill Road School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harold D Fayette School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Camp Avenue School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~491 students)
Frequently asked questions about Camp Avenue School
How many students attend Camp Avenue School?
Camp Avenue School has 491 students enrolled. It is a public school in Merrick, NY. CCD year-over-year: 481 (2022-23) → 488 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Camp Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Camp Avenue School is 19.6:1, which is 66% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Camp Avenue School?
7.9% of students at Camp Avenue School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Camp Avenue School?
The largest demographic group at Camp Avenue School is White at 74.5% of enrollment, in Merrick, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Camp Avenue School?
Camp Avenue School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Camp Avenue School rank among schools in Merrick?
By Resource Investment Index, Camp Avenue School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Merrick, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Merrick on the city page.
What other schools are in North Merrick Union Free School District?
Besides Camp Avenue School, North Merrick Union Free School District also operates Old Mill Road School (461 students) and Harold D Fayette School (286 students). See the North Merrick Union Free School District district page for the complete list.