- Enrollment
- 1,868
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
West Gates Avenue School grew from 278 students in 2022-23 to 302 in 2023-24 (+8.6%).
Teacher FTE held 23.9 → 23.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 361738001550 · Lindenhurst, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
303 enr · 13.2:1 · 34.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Lindenhurst Senior High School (1,868 students)
West Gates Avenue School grew from 278 students in 2022-23 to 302 in 2023-24 (+8.6%). Teacher FTE held 23.9 → 23.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
West Gates Avenue School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lindenhurst Se
Lindenhurst Senior High School
1,868 students
- Lindenhurst Mi
Lindenhurst Middle School
1,260 students
- William Rall S 539
William Rall School
539 students
- Albany Avenue 498
Albany Avenue School
498 students
- Daniel Street 495
Daniel Street School
495 students
- This school 303
West Gates Avenue School
303 students
What this shows West Gates Avenue School reports 303 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Gates Avenue School compares
West Gates Avenue School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 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 methodology
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
$30,229
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
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.
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
District finance for Lindenhurst Union Free School District reports $30,229 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,260
- 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
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 (~303 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 278 (2022-23) → 302 (2023-24), up 24.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.