- Enrollment
- 1,825
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hicksville, NY
Fork Lane School
Federal NCES profile for Fork Lane School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361434001184
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fork Lane School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Hicksville · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.3:1
- small classes for New York
- 46.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Fork Lane School has class sizes smaller than 79% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fork Lane School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Hicksville, NY.
School address
District: Hicksville Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 361434001184 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Fork Lane School held near 289 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.6 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 361434001184 · Hicksville, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
270 enr · 9.3:1 · 46.9% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Hicksville High School (1,825 students)
Fork Lane School held near 289 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.6 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Fork 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 270
Fork Lane School
270 students
What this shows Fork Lane School reports 270 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fork Lane School compares
Fork Lane School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 9.3:1 | ▼ 21% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.9% | ▼ 17% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 270 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
270
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 21% in New York - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.2%
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 + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 41.5%
Hispanic or Latino 33.7%
White 18.9%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 41.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, Fork 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 Fork 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 Fork 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 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 (~270 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Fork Lane School
How many students attend Fork Lane School?
Fork Lane School has 270 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hicksville, NY. CCD year-over-year: 294 (2022-23) → 289 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fork Lane School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fork Lane School is 9.3:1, which is 21% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 41% 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 Fork Lane School?
46.9% of students at Fork Lane School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fork Lane School?
The largest demographic group at Fork Lane School is Asian at 41.5% of enrollment, in Hicksville, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fork Lane School?
Fork Lane School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Fork Lane School rank among elementary schools in Hicksville?
By Resource Investment Index, Fork Lane School ranks #1 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 Fork 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.