Enrollment
599
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Valley Stream, NY
Howell Road School
Federal NCES profile for Howell Road School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362943003969
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Howell Road School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #6 of 7
- schools in Valley Stream · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 35.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Howell Road School has class sizes larger than 84% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Howell Road School ranks #6 of 7 schools in Valley Stream, NY.
School address
District: Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 362943003969 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Howell Road School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Howell Road School
Howell Road School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Valley Stream, New York, enrolling 599 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 599 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 769 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #434.
Its student body is led by Asian (43%) and African American (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 599 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District also operates Wheeler Avenue School (608 students) and James a Dever School (437 students) alongside Howell Road 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 Howell Road School compares
Howell Road 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 24% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.7% | ▼ 36% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 599 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
599
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 84% in New York - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.4%
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
$26,986
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 599 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 42.6%
African American 25.0%
Hispanic or Latino 23.4%
White 6.0%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: Asian at 42.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, Howell Road 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 Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District, which includes Howell Road School.
$26,986
Per student
+2%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+63%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.7%
State 32.4%
Federal 8.8%
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 Howell Road School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeler Avenue School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| James a Dever School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Willow Road School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Howell Road School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other 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 (~599 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Howell Road School
How many students attend Howell Road School?
Howell Road School has 599 students enrolled. It is a public school in Valley Stream, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howell Road School?
The student-teacher ratio at Howell Road School is 14.6:1, which is 24% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Howell Road School?
35.7% of students at Howell Road School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Howell Road School?
The largest demographic group at Howell Road School is Asian at 42.6% of enrollment, in Valley Stream, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Howell Road School?
Howell Road School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Howell Road School rank among schools in Valley Stream?
By Resource Investment Index, Howell Road School ranks #6 of 7 schools in Valley Stream, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Valley Stream on the city page.
Is Howell Road School a good school?
Howell Road School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% 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 Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District?
Besides Howell Road School, Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District also operates Wheeler Avenue School (608 students), James a Dever School (437 students), and Willow Road School (410 students). See the Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District district page for the complete list.
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