At a glance
Reported students
216
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26.38
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
9th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
389
Dutch Lane School: 216 reported students.
State peer staffing position
5th percentile
8.2:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 274
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29.54
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.3:1
What the reported data says about Dutch Lane School
Dutch Lane School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Hicksville. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Hicksville Union Free School District. NCES reports 216 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 9th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.2:1, below the New York median of 11.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (37%) and Asian (37%). English learners represent 7.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 26.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Dutch Lane School
- 1How do the reported 8.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.38 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 26.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 52.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.6
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White20.8%
- Hispanic37%
- Black2.3%
- Asian37%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Hicksville Union Free School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Burns Avenue School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
263 reported students
Fork Lane School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
270 reported students
Woodland Avenue School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
277 reported students
East Street School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
389 reported students
Old Country Road School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
394 reported students
Lee Avenue School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
436 reported students
Public schools near Dutch Lane School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Country Road School Elementary · Hicksville Union Free School District | KG–05 | 394 | 0.6 mi |
| Fork Lane School Elementary · Hicksville Union Free School District | KG–05 | 270 | 0.7 mi |
| Northside School Elementary · Levittown Union Free School District | KG–05 | 560 | 1 mi |
| Bowling Green School Elementary · East Meadow Union Free School District | KG–05 | 895 | 1 mi |
| Meadowbrook Elementary School Elementary · East Meadow Union Free School District | KG–05 | 442 | 1.3 mi |
| Lee Avenue School Elementary · Hicksville Union Free School District | KG–05 | 436 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dutch Lane School
What grades does Dutch Lane School serve?
Dutch Lane School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Hicksville Union Free School District.
How many students attend Dutch Lane School?
Dutch Lane School reported 216 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 9th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 274 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dutch Lane School?
The calculated ratio is 8.2:1, based on 216 students and 26.38 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 11.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Dutch Lane School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dutch Lane School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hicksville Union Free School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Dutch Lane School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
52.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Dutch Lane School in?
Dutch Lane School is part of Hicksville Union Free School District, based in Hicksville, NY, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Dutch Lane School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Old Country Road School (0.6 mi), Fork Lane School (0.7 mi), Northside School (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.