- Enrollment
- 1,825
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Dutch Lane School shrank from 281 students in 2022-23 to 260 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE added 26.7 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 361434001182 · Hicksville, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
216 enr · 8.3:1 · 41.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Hicksville High School (1,825 students)
Dutch Lane School shrank from 281 students in 2022-23 to 260 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE added 26.7 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Dutch Lane School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hicksville Hig
Hicksville High School
1,825 students
- Hicksville Mid
Hicksville Middle School
1,215 students
- Lee Avenue Sch 436
Lee Avenue School
436 students
- Old Country Ro 394
Old Country Road School
394 students
- East Street Sc 389
East Street School
389 students
- This school 216
Dutch Lane School
216 students
What this shows Dutch Lane School reports 216 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dutch Lane School compares
Dutch Lane School is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$27,601
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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
District finance for Hicksville Union Free School District reports $27,601 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,215
- 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
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 (~216 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 281 (2022-23) → 260 (2023-24), down 21.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.