- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
James a Dever School held near 418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.7 → 44.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 362943003970 · Valley Stream, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
437 enr · 10.2:1 · 25.9% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Wheeler Avenue School (608 students)
James a Dever School held near 418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.7 → 44.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
James a Dever School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wheeler Avenue
Wheeler Avenue School
608 students
- Howell Road Sc
Howell Road School
599 students
- This school
James a Dever School
437 students
- Willow Road Sc
Willow Road School
410 students
What this shows James a Dever School reports 437 students on the CCD universe file.
How James a Dever School compares
James a Dever 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
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 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
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~437 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 413 (2022-23) → 418 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.