Enrollment
385
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Valley Stream, NY
Clearstream Avenue School
Federal NCES profile for Clearstream Avenue School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362949003977
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clearstream Avenue School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #5 of 7
- schools in Valley Stream · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 385
- students enrolled
Clearstream Avenue School has class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clearstream Avenue School ranks #5 of 7 schools in Valley Stream, NY.
School address
District: Valley Stream 30 Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 362949003977 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clearstream Avenue School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clearstream Avenue School
Clearstream Avenue School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Valley Stream, New York, enrolling 385 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 385 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Its student body is led by African American (37%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Valley Stream 30 Union Free School District also operates Shaw Avenue School (740 students) and Forest Road School (332 students) alongside Clearstream Avenue School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Clearstream Avenue School compares
Clearstream Avenue School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 385 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
385
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in New York - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$26,207
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
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
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 36.9%
Hispanic or Latino 30.6%
Asian 24.7%
White 6.0%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 36.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.5, Clearstream Avenue School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Valley Stream 30 Union Free School District, which includes Clearstream Avenue School.
$26,207
Per student
-1%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+58%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.2%
State 28.6%
Federal 9.2%
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.
How Clearstream Avenue School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaw Avenue School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forest Road School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clearstream Avenue School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~385 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Clearstream Avenue School
How many students attend Clearstream Avenue School?
Clearstream Avenue School has 385 students enrolled. It is a public school in Valley Stream, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clearstream Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clearstream Avenue School is 13.3:1, which is 13% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clearstream Avenue School?
The largest demographic group at Clearstream Avenue School is African American at 36.9% of enrollment, in Valley Stream, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clearstream Avenue School?
Clearstream Avenue School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clearstream Avenue School rank among schools in Valley Stream?
By Resource Investment Index, Clearstream Avenue School ranks #5 of 7 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 schools in Valley Stream on the city page.
Is Clearstream Avenue School a good school?
Clearstream Avenue School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Valley Stream 30 Union Free School District?
Besides Clearstream Avenue School, Valley Stream 30 Union Free School District also operates Shaw Avenue School (740 students) and Forest Road School (332 students). See the Valley Stream 30 Union Free School District district page for the complete list.
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