Hastings-on-Hudson Union Free School District

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Hastings on Hudson, New York - 3 schools

An equity score of 44/100 ranks Hastings-on-Hudson Union Free School District #502 of 941 districts in New York (state average 45). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $37,335 per pupil, Hastings-on-Hudson Union Free School District ranks #65 of 999 New York districts by per-pupil spending (New York districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,622
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$37,335
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Hastings-on-Hudson Union Free School District operates 3 public schools serving 1,622 students, placing it among the smallest districts in New York. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary, 1 high schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Westchester County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $37,335 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the top 100 of 999 New York districts by per-pupil spending. See how New York compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 80.2% local, 15.9% state, and 3.9% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 44/100, ranked #502 of 941 in New York against a state average of 45, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (10 AP courses district-wide), a 314.8:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 9.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 68.5% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, 4.6% Asian across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Hillside Elementary School, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.

Its largest campus is Hillside Elementary School, enrolling 553 students (35% of the district's total enrollment).

Hillside Elementary School accounts for 34.1% of all Hastings-on-Hudson Union Free School District student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Hastings-on-Hudson Union Free School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Hastings-on-Hudson Union Free School District student-counselor ratio is 315:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Hastings-on-Hudson Union Free School District is typically wider than the Hastings-on-Hudson Union Free School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Hastings-on-Hudson Union Free School District chronic absenteeism rate is 9.6% — well below typical (typically associated with unusually small scale or exceptionally high per-unit investment)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Values this far below typical often correlate with unusually small scale or population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se — worth checking whether the underlying denominator is itself an outlier.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

3.9%
Federal
15.9%
State
80.2%
Local

Funding Equity

44
Equity Score
502 / 941
State Rank
45
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in Hastings-on-Hudson Union Free School District.

White 68.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%
African American 2.0%
Asian 4.6%
Multiracial 9.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 49.5/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Hastings-on-Hudson Union Free School District's schools, above the New York average of 45.5.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Hillside Elementary School 51.4
  2. 2 Farragut Middle School 49.1
  3. 3 Hastings High School 48.0

Programs & Resources

1 / 3
Schools with AP
10 AP courses total
314.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
9.6%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Hastings-on-Hudson Union Free School District

School Enrollment
Hillside Elementary School
553
Hastings High School
525
Farragut Middle School
520

How Hastings-on-Hudson Union Free School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The New York districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Springville-Griffith Institute Central School District Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Pleasantville Union Free School District Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
East Williston Union Free School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Hudson City School District Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Red Hook Central School District Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Hastings-on-Hudson Union Free School District's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Hastings-on-Hudson Union Free School District?

Hastings-on-Hudson Union Free School District has 3 schools, including 2 elementary, 1 high. Total enrollment is 1,622 students.

How much does Hastings-on-Hudson Union Free School District spend per student?

Hastings-on-Hudson Union Free School District spends $37,335 per student. The district has an equity score of 44/100, ranking #502 in New York.

What is the demographic composition of Hastings-on-Hudson Union Free School District?

Hastings-on-Hudson Union Free School District students are 68.5% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, 4.6% Asian, 2.0% African American, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Hastings-on-Hudson Union Free School District?

Hastings-on-Hudson Union Free School District has an equity score of 44/100, ranking #502 out of 941 districts in New York.