Enrollment
437
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Valley Stream, NY
James a Dever School
Federal NCES profile for James a Dever 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 362943003970
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James a Dever School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Valley Stream · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.2:1
- students per teacher
- 25.9%
- free-lunch eligible
James a Dever School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James a Dever School ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Valley Stream, NY.
School address
District: Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 362943003970 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How James a Dever School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at James a Dever School
James a Dever School is a mid-sized elementary school in Valley Stream, New York, enrolling 437 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 437 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 804 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #188.
Its student body is led by White (35%) and Asian (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 437 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District also operates Wheeler Avenue School (608 students) and Howell Road School (599 students) alongside James a Dever 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 James a Dever School compares
James a Dever 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.9% | ▼ 54% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
437
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 32% in New York - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 437 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 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 34.6%
Asian 27.7%
Hispanic or Latino 22.4%
African American 12.6%
Two or More 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 34.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.7, James a Dever 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 James a Dever 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 James a Dever School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeler Avenue School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howell Road School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willow Road School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James a Dever 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
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~437 students)
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Frequently asked questions about James a Dever School
How many students attend James a Dever School?
James a Dever School has 437 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Valley Stream, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James a Dever School?
The student-teacher ratio at James a Dever School is 10.2:1, which is 14% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 35% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James a Dever School?
25.9% of students at James a Dever School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James a Dever School?
The largest demographic group at James a Dever School is White at 34.6% of enrollment, in Valley Stream, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James a Dever School?
James a Dever School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 James a Dever School rank among elementary schools in Valley Stream?
By Resource Investment Index, James a Dever School ranks #5 of 6 elementary 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 elementary schools in Valley Stream on the city page.
Is James a Dever School a good school?
James a Dever School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 James a Dever School, Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District also operates Wheeler Avenue School (608 students), Howell Road School (599 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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