Enrollment
385
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hawkins Path School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hawkins Path School
Hawkins Path School is a mid-sized elementary school in Selden, New York, enrolling 385 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.4:1 is larger than about 89% of New York schools and 31% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 385 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 897 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #850, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (40%) and Hispanic or Latino (37%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Middle Country Central School District also operates Newfield High School (1,553 students) and Centereach High School (1,467 students) alongside Hawkins Path 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 Hawkins Path School compares
Hawkins Path 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$26,762
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.1 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Middle Country Central School District, which includes Hawkins Path School.
$26,762
Per student
+1%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+61%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.3%
State 47.9%
Federal 3.8%
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 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
- 1,553
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
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 (~385 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hawkins Path School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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