- Enrollment
- 1,825
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hicksville, NY
East Street School
Federal NCES profile for East Street School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361434003309
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Street School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Hicksville · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 47.7%
- free-lunch eligible
East Street School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Street School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Hicksville, NY.
School address
District: Hicksville Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 361434003309 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
East Street School shrank from 398 students in 2022-23 to 375 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.2 → 30.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 361434003309 · Hicksville, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
389 enr · 11.8:1 · 47.7% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Hicksville High School (1,825 students)
East Street School shrank from 398 students in 2022-23 to 375 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 33.2 → 30.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
East Street 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
- This school 389
East Street School
389 students
- Woodland Avenu 277
Woodland Avenue School
277 students
What this shows East Street School reports 389 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Street School compares
East Street 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.7% | ▼ 15% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 389 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
389
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in New York - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.2%
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
Counselors0.0 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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.4%
Asian 34.7%
White 11.6%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, East Street 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 East Street School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hicksville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hicksville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lee Avenue School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Old Country Road School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodland Avenue School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Street 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
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~389 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Street School
How many students attend East Street School?
East Street School has 389 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hicksville, NY. CCD year-over-year: 398 (2022-23) → 375 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Street School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Street School is 11.8:1, which is 0% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Street School?
47.7% of students at East Street School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Street School?
The largest demographic group at East Street School is Hispanic or Latino at 49.4% of enrollment, in Hicksville, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Street School?
East Street School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Street School rank among elementary schools in Hicksville?
By Resource Investment Index, East Street School ranks #2 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Hicksville on the city page.
What other schools are in Hicksville Union Free School District?
Besides East Street 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.