- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Beacon, NY
South Avenue School
Federal NCES profile for South Avenue School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360414000182
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Avenue School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Beacon · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.8:1
- small classes for New York
- 42.2%
- free-lunch eligible
South Avenue School has class sizes smaller than 73% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Avenue School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Beacon, NY.
School address
District: Beacon City School District · New York
NCES ID 360414000182 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
South Avenue School held near 252 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 26.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 360414000182 · Beacon, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
244 enr · 9.8:1 · 42.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Beacon High School (831 students)
South Avenue School held near 252 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 26.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
South Avenue School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Beacon High Sc
Beacon High School
831 students
- Rombout Middle
Rombout Middle School
592 students
- Glenham School
Glenham School
394 students
- Sargent School 285
Sargent School
285 students
- This school 244
South Avenue School
244 students
- J V Forrestal 234
J V Forrestal Elementary School
234 students
What this shows South Avenue School reports 244 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Avenue School compares
South 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.2% | ▼ 25% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 244 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
244
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 27% in New York - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.3%
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
$28,668
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
12
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.8%
Hispanic or Latino 29.5%
African American 14.3%
Two or More 14.3%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 39.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.3, South Avenue School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Beacon City School District reports $28,668 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Avenue School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rombout Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glenham School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sargent School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J V Forrestal Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Avenue School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~244 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about South Avenue School
How many students attend South Avenue School?
South Avenue School has 244 students enrolled. It is a public school in Beacon, NY. CCD year-over-year: 256 (2022-23) → 252 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Avenue School is 9.8:1, which is 17% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 38% 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 South Avenue School?
42.2% of students at South Avenue School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Avenue School?
The largest demographic group at South Avenue School is White at 39.8% of enrollment, in Beacon, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Avenue School?
South Avenue School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 South Avenue School rank among schools in Beacon?
By Resource Investment Index, South Avenue School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Beacon, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Beacon on the city page.
What other schools are in Beacon City School District?
Besides South Avenue School, Beacon City School District also operates Beacon High School (831 students), Rombout Middle School (592 students), and Glenham School (394 students). See the Beacon City School District district page for the complete list.