- Enrollment
- 1,553
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Selden, NY
Hawkins Path School
Federal NCES profile for Hawkins Path School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361920001738
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hawkins Path School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Selden · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 39.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Hawkins Path 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, Hawkins Path School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Selden, NY.
School address
District: Middle Country Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361920001738 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Hawkins Path School grew from 343 students in 2022-23 to 383 in 2023-24 (+11.7%).
Teacher FTE added 25.2 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+40 students YoY 361920001738 · Selden, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
385 enr · 15.4:1 · 39.7% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Newfield High School (1,553 students)
Hawkins Path School grew from 343 students in 2022-23 to 383 in 2023-24 (+11.7%). Teacher FTE added 25.2 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Hawkins Path School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newfield High
Newfield High School
1,553 students
- Centereach Hig
Centereach High School
1,467 students
- Selden Middle
Selden Middle School
1,080 students
- Dawnwood Middl
Dawnwood Middle School
967 students
- New Lane Memor
New Lane Memorial Elementary School
771 students
- This school 385
Hawkins Path School
385 students
What this shows Hawkins Path School reports 385 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hawkins Path School compares
Hawkins Path 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.7% | ▼ 29% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 385 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
385
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
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
37.4%
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
$27,479
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
Counselors0.1 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
White 40.3%
Hispanic or Latino 36.9%
Asian 11.4%
African American 6.2%
Two or More 5.2%
Largest group: White at 40.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, Hawkins Path School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Middle Country Central School District reports $27,479 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hawkins Path School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centereach High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Selden Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dawnwood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Lane Memorial Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hawkins Path School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,467
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,080
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~385 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hawkins Path School
How many students attend Hawkins Path School?
Hawkins Path School has 385 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Selden, NY. CCD year-over-year: 343 (2022-23) → 383 (2023-24), up 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawkins Path School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawkins Path School is 15.4:1, which is 31% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hawkins Path School?
39.7% of students at Hawkins Path School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hawkins Path School?
The largest demographic group at Hawkins Path School is White at 40.3% of enrollment, in Selden, 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 Hawkins Path School?
Hawkins Path School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Hawkins Path School rank among elementary schools in Selden?
By Resource Investment Index, Hawkins Path School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Selden, 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 Selden on the city page.
What other schools are in Middle Country Central School District?
Besides Hawkins Path School, Middle Country Central School District also operates Newfield High School (1,553 students), Centereach High School (1,467 students), and Selden Middle School (1,080 students). See the Middle Country Central School District district page for the complete list.