Enrollment
303
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lindenhurst, NY
West Gates Avenue School
Federal NCES profile for West Gates Avenue School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361738001550
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Gates Avenue School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Lindenhurst · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 34.5%
- free-lunch eligible
West Gates Avenue School has class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Gates Avenue School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Lindenhurst, NY.
School address
District: Lindenhurst Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 361738001550 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Gates Avenue School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Gates Avenue School
West Gates Avenue School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Lindenhurst, New York, enrolling 303 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 303 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 678 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #309.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 56/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Lindenhurst Union Free School District also operates Lindenhurst Senior High School (1,868 students) and Lindenhurst Middle School (1,260 students) alongside West Gates 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 West Gates Avenue School compares
West Gates 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.5% | ▼ 39% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 303 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
303
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 73% in New York - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$29,323
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 59.4%
Hispanic or Latino 29.0%
African American 4.6%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 59.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, West Gates Avenue School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lindenhurst Union Free School District, which includes West Gates Avenue School.
$29,323
Per student
+11%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+77%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.6%
State 37.0%
Federal 10.4%
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 West Gates Avenue School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindenhurst Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lindenhurst Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William Rall School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Albany Avenue School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Daniel Street School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Gates Avenue School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,868
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,260
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~303 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about West Gates Avenue School
How many students attend West Gates Avenue School?
West Gates Avenue School has 303 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lindenhurst, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Gates Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Gates Avenue School is 13.2:1, which is 12% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Gates Avenue School?
34.5% of students at West Gates Avenue School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Gates Avenue School?
The largest demographic group at West Gates Avenue School is White at 59.4% of enrollment, in Lindenhurst, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Gates Avenue School?
West Gates Avenue School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 West Gates Avenue School rank among schools in Lindenhurst?
By Resource Investment Index, West Gates Avenue School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Lindenhurst, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lindenhurst on the city page.
Is West Gates Avenue School a good school?
West Gates Avenue School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of 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 Lindenhurst Union Free School District?
Besides West Gates Avenue School, Lindenhurst Union Free School District also operates Lindenhurst Senior High School (1,868 students), Lindenhurst Middle School (1,260 students), and William Rall School (539 students). See the Lindenhurst Union Free School District district page for the complete list.
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