Enrollment
270
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fork Lane School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fork Lane School
Fork Lane School is a mid-sized elementary school in Hicksville, New York, enrolling 270 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 46.9% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 270 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 616 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #15, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (42%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.2% 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 Fork 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 Fork Lane School compares
Fork 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
Counselors0.0 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hicksville Union Free School District, which includes Fork 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 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
- 1,825
- 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 elementary 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 (~270 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Fork Lane School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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