Enrollment
244
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 360414000182
South Avenue School — Beacon, NY
Federal NCES profile for South Avenue School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 38/100.
👥 Class size 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 24
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: Beacon City 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)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.2:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
-13% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
South Avenue School reports 244 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 25.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 13% below the New York state mean of 11.7:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 36% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 42.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 25% below the New York average and 19% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 30.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Beacon City School District spends $34,170 per pupil district-wide, above the New York average of $29,727 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 51.7% from local sources (property taxes), 40.1% from the state, and 8.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F), 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 South 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.2% | ▼ 25% | 56.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 244 | top 15% | — | — |
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
42.2%
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
10.2:1
students per teacher
— 13% below state mean
Top 29% in New York — lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
30.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$34,170
per pupil, district-wide
— above 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
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
Enrollment 244 Top 15% in New York — larger than 85% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 25.0
Students per teacher 10.2:1 -13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 42.2% -25% vs state
NCES ID 360414000182
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 30.3%
In-school suspensions 12
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beacon City School District, which includes South Avenue School.
$34,170
Per student
+15%
vs New York
Avg $29,727
+75%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
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- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
Similar other schools in Beacon
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Educator & family resources
In-depth guides on understanding NCES data, school choice, and education funding.
Understanding NCES data
How CCD, CRDC and EDFacts feed every public-school number you see.
Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
Three school types, three funding models, three sets of trade-offs.
School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about South Avenue School
How many students attend South Avenue School?
South Avenue School has 244 students enrolled. It is a other school in BEACON, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Avenue School is 10.2:1, which is 13% lower than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in BEACON, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Avenue School?
South Avenue School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F) 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.