Enrollment
740
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 362949003979
Shaw Avenue School — Valley Stream, NY
Federal NCES profile for Shaw Avenue School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 45/100.
👥 Class size 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 55
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 30 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)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shaw Avenue School compares with New York and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Shaw Avenue School reports 740 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 60.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 5% above the New York state mean of 11.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 23% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 42.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 24% below the New York average and 17% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 18.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Valley Stream 30 Union Free School District spends $27,792 per pupil district-wide, below the New York average of $29,727 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 62.2% from local sources (property taxes), 28.6% from the state, and 9.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D), calculated from 3 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 Shaw Avenue 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 | 12.3:1 | ▲ 5% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.9% | ▼ 24% | 56.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 740 | top 83% | — | — |
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
42.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 24% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
— 5% above state mean
Top 63% in New York — lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
18.2%
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
$27,792
per pupil, district-wide
— below New York avg of $29,727
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 740 Top 83% in New York — larger than 17% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 60.0
Students per teacher 12.3:1 +5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 42.9% -24% vs state
NCES ID 362949003979
Student demographics
Asian 31.6%
Hispanic or Latino 29.7%
African American 29.6%
White 6.5%
Two or More 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 31.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 18.2%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Valley Stream 30 Union Free School District, which includes Shaw Avenue School.
$27,792
Per student
-7%
vs New York
Avg $29,727
+43%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 62.2%
State 28.6%
Federal 9.2%
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
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
Similar other schools in Valley Stream
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Valley Stream South High School
Standard public school
1,229 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Valley Stream Memorial Junior High School
Standard public school
937 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Howell Road School
Standard public school
599 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Alden Terrace School
Standard public school
405 students 10:1 students per teacher
Clearstream Avenue School
Standard public school
385 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Forest Road School
Standard public school
332 students 11.4:1 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 Shaw Avenue School
How many students attend Shaw Avenue School?
Shaw Avenue School has 740 students enrolled. It is a other school in VALLEY STREAM, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shaw Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shaw Avenue School is 12.3:1, which is 5% higher than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shaw Avenue School?
42.9% of students at Shaw Avenue School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shaw Avenue School?
The largest demographic group at Shaw Avenue School is Asian at 31.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in VALLEY STREAM, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shaw Avenue School?
Shaw Avenue School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.