- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sayville, NY
Lincoln Avenue Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Avenue Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362592003556
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Avenue Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Sayville · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 13.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Avenue Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Avenue Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Sayville, NY.
School address
District: Sayville Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 362592003556 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Lincoln Avenue Elementary School shrank from 453 students in 2022-23 to 414 in 2023-24 (-8.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.7 → 37.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 362592003556 · Sayville, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
428 enr · 11.6:1 · 13.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Sayville High School (814 students)
Lincoln Avenue Elementary School shrank from 453 students in 2022-23 to 414 in 2023-24 (-8.6%). Teacher FTE lost 37.7 → 37.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Avenue Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sayville High
Sayville High School
814 students
- Sayville Middl
Sayville Middle School
582 students
- This school
Lincoln Avenue Elementary School
428 students
- Sunrise Drive
Sunrise Drive Elementary School
388 students
- Cherry Avenue
Cherry Avenue Elementary School
374 students
What this shows Lincoln Avenue Elementary School reports 428 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Avenue Elementary School compares
Lincoln Avenue Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.2% | ▼ 77% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 428 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
428
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in New York - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$34,832
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 2.3%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: White at 82.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.4, Lincoln Avenue Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Sayville Union Free School District reports $34,832 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln Avenue Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sayville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sayville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Drive Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cherry Avenue Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Avenue Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~428 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Avenue Elementary School
How many students attend Lincoln Avenue Elementary School?
Lincoln Avenue Elementary School has 428 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sayville, NY. CCD year-over-year: 453 (2022-23) → 414 (2023-24), down 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Avenue Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Avenue Elementary School is 11.6:1, which is 2% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 26% 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 Lincoln Avenue Elementary School?
13.2% of students at Lincoln Avenue Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Avenue Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Avenue Elementary School is White at 82.7% of enrollment, in Sayville, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Avenue Elementary School?
Lincoln Avenue Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lincoln Avenue Elementary School rank among public schools in Sayville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Avenue Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Sayville, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Sayville Union Free School District?
Besides Lincoln Avenue Elementary School, Sayville Union Free School District also operates Sayville High School (814 students), Sayville Middle School (582 students), and Sunrise Drive Elementary School (388 students). See the Sayville Union Free School District district page for the complete list.