Enrollment
244
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Avenue School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Avenue School
South Avenue School is a small combined-grade school in Beacon, New York, enrolling 244 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 244 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 508 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #345.
Its student body is led by White (40%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Beacon City School District also operates Beacon High School (831 students) and Rombout Middle School (592 students) alongside South 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 South Avenue School compares
South 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$26,899
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.0 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beacon City School District, which includes South Avenue School.
$26,899
Per student
+2%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+62%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.7%
State 40.1%
Federal 8.2%
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.
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
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
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 (~244 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is South Avenue School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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