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Harding Avenue School

Summary:

Harding Avenue School is an elementary school located in Lindenhurst, New York, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 303 students. The school is part of the Lindenhurst Union Free School District, which is ranked 514 out of 865 school districts in New York and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Harding Avenue School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 465th out of 2,366 New York elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 1,667th out of 2,445 in 2023-2024. The school's performance on state assessments is generally below the district and state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 25.93% to 46.15% in English Language Arts and 31.82% to 46.15% in Math across grades 3-5. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students performing relatively well but White students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds performing poorly. Male students at Harding Avenue School also struggle, ranking in the bottom 25% of New York elementary schools for the past two school years.

Harding Avenue School has a relatively high percentage of students from low-income families, with 37.62% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. The school's spending per student is also on the lower end, at $21,864 in 2022-2023, compared to the higher spending at nearby schools like Alleghany Avenue School ($30,607) and Daniel Street School ($25,913). Nearby schools like Babylon Memorial Grade School and Babylon Elementary School, which are part of the Babylon Union Free School District, also demonstrate stronger academic performance compared to Harding Avenue School.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2 Harding Ave
       Lindenhurst, NY  11757-0621

(631) 867-3350

District: Lindenhurst Union Free School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1667th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,864 Help


Students who attend Harding Avenue School usually attend:

Middle:    Lindenhurst Middle School
High:    Lindenhurst Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.6 Help
Number of students:  303

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.3%
Hispanic:
19.1%
African American:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Harding Avenue School ranks worse than 68.2% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks last among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Lindenhurst Union Free School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.64. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.3%), Hispanic (19.1%), African American (4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harding Avenue School is 10.6, which is the 2nd best among 6 elementary schools in the Lindenhurst Union Free School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harding Avenue School is $21,864. 3 elementary schools in the Lindenhurst Union Free School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Harding Avenue School:

SchoolDigger ranks Harding Avenue School 1667th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Harding Avenue School in the ranking list.)

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Lindenhurst Union Free School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lindenhurst Union Free School District 514th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Harding Avenue School

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Rank History for all students at Harding Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 71.27 683rd 2206 69.0%
2007 60.90 1054th 2219 52.5%
2008 52.87 1286th 2227 42.3%
2009 48.62 1433rd 2257 36.5%
2010 63.80 905th 2263 60.0%
2011 64.21 872nd 2286 61.9%
2012 71.36 670th 2320 71.1%
2013 64.60 737th 2325 68.3%
2014 59.49 903rd 2345 61.5%
2015 61.86 850th 2352 63.9%
2016 77.22 465th 2366 80.3%
2017 73.47 554th 2386 76.8%
2018 58.03 993rd 2395 58.5%
2019 58.37 949th 2413 60.7%
2021 72.56 547th 2201 75.1%
2022 57.43 989th 2434 59.4%
2023 53.83 1065th 2439 56.3%
2024 32.64 1667th 2445 31.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Harding Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.17 411th 2045 79.9%
2021 78.53 218th 1678 87.0%
2022 37.58 1311th 2099 37.5%
2023 56.18 754th 2041 63.1%
2024 41.46 1147th 2078 44.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Harding Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.75 738th 2338 68.4%
2019 52.71 1079th 2357 54.2%
2021 68.84 536th 1955 72.6%
2022 49.25 1198th 2401 50.1%
2023 59.59 910th 2403 62.1%
2024 41.58 1404th 2413 41.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Harding Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.13 1466th 2340 37.4%
2019 59.66 885th 2358 62.5%
2021 89.69 85th 1961 95.7%
2022 63.19 818th 2400 65.9%
2023 51.53 1115th 2400 53.5%
2024 26.79 1852nd 2411 23.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Harding Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 57.51 516th 1531 66.3%
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Rank History for White students at Harding Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 43.05 792nd 1338 40.8%
2021 74.80 280th 1224 77.1%
2022 53.19 654th 1399 53.3%
2023 42.27 818th 1337 38.8%
2024 21.97 1140th 1392 18.1%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Harding Avenue School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 287 3 8 14 0 n/a n/a 0 312
1990 297 1 10 15 1 n/a n/a 0 324
1991 314 1 6 11 0 n/a n/a 0 332
1992 278 1 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 289
1993 290 1 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 300
1994 341 1 2 8 1 n/a n/a 0 353
1995 361 3 3 17 0 n/a n/a 0 384
1996 361 3 3 17 0 n/a n/a 0 384
1997 353 0 1 11 0 n/a n/a 0 365
1998 336 0 2 10 0 n/a n/a 0 348
1999 364 1 0 13 3 n/a n/a 0 381
2000 343 4 2 25 0 n/a n/a 0 374
2001 319 6 5 21 1 n/a n/a 0 352
2002 338 2 2 23 0 n/a n/a 0 365
2003 338 2 2 23 0 n/a n/a 0 365
2004 321 2 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 333
2005 304 4 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 319
2006 263 4 4 15 0 n/a n/a 0 286
2007 257 4 3 24 0 n/a n/a 0 288
2008 253 4 3 19 0 n/a n/a 0 279
2009 223 2 3 22 0 n/a n/a 0 250
2010 218 2 4 17 0 n/a n/a 0 241
2011 209 2 2 21 0 0 0 0 234
2012 346 4 1 25 1 2 3 0 382
2013 333 2 1 22 1 1 0 0 360
2014 320 3 3 33 1 0 5 0 365
2015 316 7 7 33 1 0 4 0 368
2016 302 6 4 42 2 0 5 0 361
2017 273 7 1 48 1 1 4 0 335
2018 241 5 2 56 0 0 6 0 310
2019 229 8 2 58 0 0 7 0 304
2020 233 7 3 51 0 0 7 0 301
2021 222 9 4 56 0 0 6 0 297
2022 213 16 5 49 1 1 6 0 291
2023 216 12 7 58 2 2 6 0 303

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Harding Avenue School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 312 21.0 14.8 n/a
1990 324 17.9 18.1 n/a
1991 332 16.0 20.7 n/a
1992 289 16.9 17.1 n/a
1993 300 16.0 18.8 n/a
1994 353 19.0 18.6 12.7
1995 384 19.0 20.2 8.6
1996 384 19.0 20.2 8.6
1997 365 19.0 19.2 9
1998 348 19.0 18.3 12.1
1999 381 19.0 20.1 7.9
2000 374 19.0 19.7 11.2
2001 352 21.0 16.8 11.6
2002 365 22.0 16.6 15.6
2003 365 22.0 16.6 15.6
2004 333 n/a n/a n/a
2005 319 24.2 13.2 16
2006 286 21.0 13.6 16.8
2007 288 21.0 13.7 16.7
2008 279 21.0 13.3 17.6
2009 250 21.0 11.9 19.6
2010 241 20.0 12.0 18.7
2011 234 21.7 10.7 19.7
2012 382 27.8 13.7 16.2
2013 360 25.0 14.4 18.3
2014 365 25.0 14.6 14.2
2015 368 25.0 14.7 20.9
2016 361 21.0 17.1 23.5
2017 335 21.0 15.9 26
2018 310 22.0 14.0 23.9
2019 304 20.5 14.8 28
2020 301 30.0 10.0 25.2
2021 297 23.8 12.4 23.6
2022 291 27.9 10.4 25.1
2023 303 28.3 10.6 37.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Harding Avenue School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 312 21.0 14.8 n/a
1990 324 17.9 18.1 n/a
1991 332 16.0 20.7 n/a
1992 289 16.9 17.1 n/a
1993 300 16.0 18.8 n/a
1994 353 19.0 18.6 12.7
1995 384 19.0 20.2 8.6
1996 384 19.0 20.2 8.6
1997 365 19.0 19.2 9
1998 348 19.0 18.3 12.1
1999 381 19.0 20.1 7.9
2000 374 19.0 19.7 11.2
2001 352 21.0 16.8 11.6
2002 365 22.0 16.6 15.6
2003 365 22.0 16.6 15.6
2004 333 n/a n/a n/a
2005 319 24.2 13.2 16
2006 286 21.0 13.6 16.8
2007 288 21.0 13.7 16.7
2008 279 21.0 13.3 17.6
2009 250 21.0 11.9 19.6
2010 241 20.0 12.0 18.7
2011 234 21.7 10.7 19.7
2012 382 27.8 13.7 16.2
2013 360 25.0 14.4 18.3
2014 365 25.0 14.6 14.2
2015 368 25.0 14.7 20.9
2016 361 21.0 17.1 23.5
2017 335 21.0 15.9 26
2018 310 22.0 14.0 23.9
2019 304 20.5 14.8 28
2020 301 30.0 10.0 25.2
2021 297 23.8 12.4 23.6
2022 291 27.9 10.4 25.1
2023 303 28.3 10.6 37.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Harding Avenue School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.2%0.8%0.0%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%
201499.2%0.8%0.0%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%
201599.5%0.5%0.0%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%
201699.4%0.6%0.0%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%
201799.4%0.6%0.0%99.4%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.4%99.7%99.4%
201899.4%0.6%0.0%99.4%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.4%99.7%99.4%
201999.0%0.0%0.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.7%99.0%
202099.7%0.0%99.7%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.7%99.7%99.7%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Harding Avenue School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $231 (1.4%) $16,210 (98.6%) $16,440
2020 $204 (1.1%) $17,974 (98.9%) $18,178
2021 $222 (1.2%) $18,219 (98.8%) $18,441
2022 $1,431 (7.1%) $18,633 (92.9%) $20,064
2023 $1,763 (8.1%) $20,101 (91.9%) $21,864

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Harding Avenue School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 949th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 1065th of 2439 Elementary schools
 4.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Harding Avenue School)6541.9
 23.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lindenhurst Union Free School District)6439.8
 24.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Harding Avenue School)7656.7
 19.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Lindenhurst Union Free School District)6753.8
 13.2%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Harding Avenue School)4141.7
 0.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lindenhurst Union Free School District)5442.6
 11.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Harding Avenue School)3564
 29%
   4th Grade Math (Lindenhurst Union Free School District)6356.1
 6.9%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Harding Avenue School)5435.3
 18.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lindenhurst Union Free School District)4641.1
 4.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Harding Avenue School)6770
 3%
   5th Grade Math (Lindenhurst Union Free School District)5353.1
 0.1%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students304303
 0.3%
African American812
 50%
American Indian02
Asian27
 250%
Hispanic5858
Pacific Islander02
White229216
 5.7%
Two or More Races76
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28%37.6%
 9.7%

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Students who attend Harding Avenue School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lindenhurst Middle School
High : Lindenhurst Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 303 students attended Harding Avenue School.

Students at Harding Avenue School are 71% White, 19% Hispanic, 4% African American, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

Harding Avenue School ranks 1667th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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