Enrollment
437
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 362943003970
James a Dever School — Valley Stream, NY
Federal NCES profile for James a Dever School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 51/100.
👥 Class size 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 58
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District · New York
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.6:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
-18% 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
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What this school's NCES data tells you
James a Dever School reports 437 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 43.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 18% below the New York state mean of 11.7:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 40% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 25.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 54% below the New York average and 50% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 437 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 16.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District spends $30,163 per pupil district-wide, above the New York average of $29,727 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 58.7% from local sources (property taxes), 32.4% from the state, and 8.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How James a Dever School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New York state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.6:1 | ▼ 18% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.9% | ▼ 54% | 56.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 52% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
9.6:1
students per teacher
— 18% below state mean
Top 21% in New York — lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$30,163
per pupil, district-wide
— above New York avg of $29,727
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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
Enrollment 437 Top 52% in New York — larger than 48% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 43.0
Students per teacher 9.6:1 -18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 25.9% -54% vs state
NCES ID 362943003970
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 437:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 16.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District, which includes James a Dever School.
$30,163
Per student
+1%
vs New York
Avg $29,727
+55%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
Similar elementary schools in Valley Stream
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376 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Brooklyn Avenue School
Standard public school
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William L Buck School
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303 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Ogden Elementary School
Standard public school
295 students 9.5:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 a 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 9.6:1, which is 18% lower than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 40% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in VALLEY STREAM, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James a Dever School?
James a Dever School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.