- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Howell Road School held near 585 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 40.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 362943003969 · Valley Stream, NY Other · MID · TRAD
599 enr · 14.6:1 · 35.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Wheeler Avenue School (608 students)
Howell Road School held near 585 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 40.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Howell Road School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wheeler Avenue
Wheeler Avenue School
608 students
- This school
Howell Road School
599 students
- James a Dever
James a Dever School
437 students
- Willow Road Sc
Willow Road School
410 students
What this shows Howell Road School reports 599 students on the CCD universe file.
How Howell Road School compares
Howell Road School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 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 methodology
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
$27,058
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
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.
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
District finance for Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District reports $27,058 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide other 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 (~599 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 566 (2022-23) → 585 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.