Enrollment
715
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elmont, NY
Dutch Broadway School
Federal NCES profile for Dutch Broadway School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361062000834
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dutch Broadway School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Elmont · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- students per teacher
- 42.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Dutch Broadway School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dutch Broadway School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Elmont, NY.
School address
District: Elmont Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 361062000834 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
66.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dutch Broadway School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dutch Broadway School
Dutch Broadway School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Elmont, New York, enrolling 715 students.
At 10.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 715 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 578 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #327.
Its student body is led by African American (49%) and Asian (24%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 358 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Elmont Union Free School District also operates Clara H Carlson School (764 students) and Covert Avenue School (646 students) alongside Dutch Broadway 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 Dutch Broadway School compares
Dutch Broadway 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.6% | ▼ 24% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 715 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
715
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 42% in New York - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.8%
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
$25,735
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 358 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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 49.1%
Asian 24.2%
Hispanic or Latino 21.8%
Two or More 2.8%
White 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 49.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Dutch Broadway School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elmont Union Free School District, which includes Dutch Broadway School.
$25,735
Per student
-3%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+55%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.8%
State 35.1%
Federal 11.1%
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 Dutch Broadway School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara H Carlson School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Covert Avenue School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gotham Avenue School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alden Terrace School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stewart Manor School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dutch Broadway School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~715 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Dutch Broadway School
How many students attend Dutch Broadway School?
Dutch Broadway School has 715 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elmont, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dutch Broadway School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dutch Broadway School is 10.8:1, which is 8% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 31% 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 Dutch Broadway School?
42.6% of students at Dutch Broadway School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dutch Broadway School?
The largest demographic group at Dutch Broadway School is African American at 49.1% of enrollment, in Elmont, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dutch Broadway School?
Dutch Broadway School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dutch Broadway School rank among schools in Elmont?
By Resource Investment Index, Dutch Broadway School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Elmont, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Elmont on the city page.
Is Dutch Broadway School a good school?
Dutch Broadway School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 Elmont Union Free School District?
Besides Dutch Broadway School, Elmont Union Free School District also operates Clara H Carlson School (764 students), Covert Avenue School (646 students), and Gotham Avenue School (515 students). See the Elmont Union Free School District district page for the complete list.
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