- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Valley Stream, NY
Shaw Avenue School
Federal NCES profile for Shaw Avenue School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362949003979
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shaw Avenue School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #4 of 7
- schools in Valley Stream · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 42.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Shaw Avenue School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shaw Avenue School ranks #4 of 7 schools in Valley Stream, NY.
School address
District: Valley Stream 30 Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 362949003979 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Shaw Avenue School held near 746 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 60.6 → 59.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 362949003979 · Valley Stream, NY Other · MID · TRAD
740 enr · 12.3:1 · 42.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Clearstream Avenue School (385 students)
Shaw Avenue School held near 746 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 60.6 → 59.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Shaw Avenue School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Shaw Avenue School
740 students
- Clearstream Av
Clearstream Avenue School
385 students
- Forest Road Sc
Forest Road School
332 students
What this shows Shaw Avenue School reports 740 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shaw Avenue School compares
Shaw 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 | 12.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.9% | ▼ 24% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 740 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
740
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
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
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in New York - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$27,350
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
Counselors0.0 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 72.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.0, Shaw Avenue School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Valley Stream 30 Union Free School District reports $27,350 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shaw Avenue School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clearstream Avenue School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forest Road School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shaw Avenue School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- 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 (~740 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shaw Avenue School
How many students attend Shaw Avenue School?
Shaw Avenue School has 740 students enrolled. It is a public school in Valley Stream, NY. CCD year-over-year: 736 (2022-23) → 746 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shaw Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shaw Avenue School is 12.3:1, which is 4% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Valley Stream, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shaw Avenue School?
Shaw Avenue School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Shaw Avenue School rank among schools in Valley Stream?
By Resource Investment Index, Shaw Avenue School ranks #4 of 7 schools in Valley Stream, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Valley Stream on the city page.
What other schools are in Valley Stream 30 Union Free School District?
Besides Shaw Avenue School, Valley Stream 30 Union Free School District also operates Clearstream Avenue School (385 students) and Forest Road School (332 students). See the Valley Stream 30 Union Free School District district page for the complete list.