Enrollment
216
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hicksville, NY
Dutch Lane School
Federal NCES profile for Dutch Lane School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361434001182
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dutch Lane School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Hicksville · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.3:1
- small classes for New York
- 41.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Dutch Lane School has class sizes smaller than 88% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dutch Lane School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Hicksville, NY.
School address
District: Hicksville Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 361434001182 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dutch Lane School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dutch Lane School
Dutch Lane School is a small combined-grade school in Hicksville, New York, enrolling 216 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.3:1, Dutch Lane School is leaner than roughly 88% of New York schools and 30% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 216 puts it in the smaller 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.
Among 361 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #301, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (37%) and Asian (37%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1080 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Hicksville Union Free School District also operates Hicksville High School (1,825 students) and Hicksville Middle School (1,215 students) alongside Dutch Lane 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 Lane School compares
Dutch Lane 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 | 8.3:1 | ▼ 30% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.3% | ▼ 27% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 216 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.3:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
216
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
8.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 12% in New York - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.2%
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
$26,232
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
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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: 0.9 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
Hispanic or Latino 37.0%
Asian 37.0%
White 20.8%
African American 2.3%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Asian at 37.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, Dutch Lane School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hicksville Union Free School District, which includes Dutch Lane School.
$26,232
Per student
-1%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+58%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.9%
State 21.0%
Federal 6.1%
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 Lane 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 | Higher 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dutch Lane School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,825
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
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 (~216 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Dutch Lane School
How many students attend Dutch Lane School?
Dutch Lane School has 216 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hicksville, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dutch Lane School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dutch Lane School is 8.3:1, which is 30% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 47% 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 Lane School?
41.3% of students at Dutch Lane School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dutch Lane School?
The largest demographic group at Dutch Lane School is Asian at 37.0% of enrollment, in Hicksville, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dutch Lane School?
Dutch Lane School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Lane School rank among schools in Hicksville?
By Resource Investment Index, Dutch Lane School ranks #4 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.
Is Dutch Lane School a good school?
Dutch Lane School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% 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 Hicksville Union Free School District?
Besides Dutch Lane 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.
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