Enrollment
436
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lee Avenue School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lee Avenue School
Lee Avenue School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Hicksville, New York, enrolling 436 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 46.2% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 436 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 931 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #435.
Its student body is led by Asian (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1453 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Hicksville Union Free School District also operates Hicksville High School (1,825 students) and Hicksville Middle School (1,215 students) alongside Lee Avenue 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 Lee Avenue School compares
Lee Avenue 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$26,232
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hicksville Union Free School District, which includes Lee Avenue School.
$26,232
Per student
-1%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+58%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.9%
State 21.0%
Federal 6.1%
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 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
- 1,825
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~436 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lee Avenue School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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