- Enrollment
- 1,295
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Levittown, NY
Gardiners Avenue School
Federal NCES profile for Gardiners Avenue School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361716001522
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gardiners Avenue School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of New York schools.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Levittown · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- large classes for New York
- 12.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Gardiners Avenue School has class sizes larger than 89% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gardiners Avenue School ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Levittown, NY.
School address
District: Levittown Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 361716001522 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Gardiners Avenue School grew from 500 students in 2022-23 to 526 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 35.7 → 42.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 361716001522 · Levittown, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
542 enr · 15.5:1 · 12.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Gen Douglas Macarthur Senior High School (1,295 students)
Gardiners Avenue School grew from 500 students in 2022-23 to 526 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE added 35.7 → 42.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Gardiners Avenue School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gen Douglas Ma
Gen Douglas Macarthur Senior High School
1,295 students
- Division Avenu
Division Avenue Senior High School
1,044 students
- Jonas E Salk M
Jonas E Salk Middle School
899 students
- Wisdom Lane Mi
Wisdom Lane Middle School
765 students
- East Broadway
East Broadway School
662 students
- This school
Gardiners Avenue School
542 students
What this shows Gardiners Avenue School reports 542 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gardiners Avenue School compares
Gardiners Avenue School is a growing 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.0% | ▼ 79% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 542 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
542
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 89% in New York - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$30,276
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.8%
Asian 16.2%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, Gardiners Avenue School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Levittown Union Free School District reports $30,276 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gardiners Avenue School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gen Douglas Macarthur Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Division Avenue Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jonas E Salk Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wisdom Lane Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Broadway School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gardiners Avenue School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,044
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 899
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 765
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- 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 (~542 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gardiners Avenue School
How many students attend Gardiners Avenue School?
Gardiners Avenue School has 542 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Levittown, NY. CCD year-over-year: 500 (2022-23) → 526 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gardiners Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gardiners Avenue School is 15.5:1, which is 31% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gardiners Avenue School?
12.0% of students at Gardiners Avenue School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gardiners Avenue School?
The largest demographic group at Gardiners Avenue School is White at 58.9% of enrollment, in Levittown, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gardiners Avenue School?
Gardiners Avenue School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Gardiners Avenue School rank among elementary schools in Levittown?
By Resource Investment Index, Gardiners Avenue School ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Levittown, 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 Levittown on the city page.
What other schools are in Levittown Union Free School District?
Besides Gardiners Avenue School, Levittown Union Free School District also operates Gen Douglas Macarthur Senior High School (1,295 students), Division Avenue Senior High School (1,044 students), and Jonas E Salk Middle School (899 students). See the Levittown Union Free School District district page for the complete list.