- Enrollment
- 1,825
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hicksville, NY
Lee Avenue School
Federal NCES profile for Lee Avenue School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361434001187
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lee Avenue School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Hicksville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 46.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lee Avenue School has class sizes larger than 77% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lee Avenue School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Hicksville, NY.
School address
District: Hicksville Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 361434001187 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Lee Avenue School held near 471 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.6 → 30.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 361434001187 · Hicksville, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
436 enr · 13.6:1 · 46.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Hicksville High School (1,825 students)
Lee Avenue School held near 471 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.6 → 30.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Lee Avenue School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hicksville Hig
Hicksville High School
1,825 students
- Hicksville Mid
Hicksville Middle School
1,215 students
- This school 436
Lee Avenue School
436 students
- Old Country Ro 394
Old Country Road School
394 students
- East Street Sc 389
East Street School
389 students
- Woodland Avenu 277
Woodland Avenue School
277 students
What this shows Lee Avenue School reports 436 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lee Avenue School compares
Lee Avenue 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 | 13.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.2% | ▼ 18% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 436 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
436
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 77% in New York - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.1%
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
$27,601
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 44.5%
Hispanic or Latino 31.0%
White 16.5%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: Asian at 44.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, Lee Avenue School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hicksville Union Free School District reports $27,601 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lee Avenue School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hicksville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hicksville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Old Country Road School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Street School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodland Avenue School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lee Avenue School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,215
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- 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 (~436 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lee Avenue School
How many students attend Lee Avenue School?
Lee Avenue School has 436 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hicksville, NY. CCD year-over-year: 468 (2022-23) → 471 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lee Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lee Avenue School is 13.6:1, which is 15% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lee Avenue School?
46.2% of students at Lee Avenue School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lee Avenue School?
The largest demographic group at Lee Avenue School is Asian at 44.5% of enrollment, in Hicksville, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lee Avenue School?
Lee Avenue School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Lee Avenue School rank among schools in Hicksville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lee Avenue School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Hicksville, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hicksville on the city page.
What other schools are in Hicksville Union Free School District?
Besides Lee Avenue School, Hicksville Union Free School District also operates Hicksville High School (1,825 students), Hicksville Middle School (1,215 students), and Old Country Road School (394 students). See the Hicksville Union Free School District district page for the complete list.