- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elmsford, NY
Alexander Hamilton High School
Federal NCES profile for Alexander Hamilton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361065000837
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alexander Hamilton High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Elmsford · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 49.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Alexander Hamilton High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alexander Hamilton High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Elmsford, NY.
School address
District: Elmsford Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 361065000837 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Alexander Hamilton High School held near 477 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.3 → 46.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 361065000837 · Elmsford, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
493 enr · 11.2:1 · 49.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Alice E Grady Elementary School (392 students)
Alexander Hamilton High School held near 477 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.3 → 46.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Alexander Hamilton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Alexander Hamilton High School
493 students
- Alice E Grady
Alice E Grady Elementary School
392 students
- Carl L Dixson 116
Carl L Dixson Elementary School
116 students
What this shows Alexander Hamilton High School reports 493 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alexander Hamilton High School compares
Alexander Hamilton High School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.7% | ▼ 12% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 493 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
493
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 48% in New York - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$33,489
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 247 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.9%
African American 22.1%
Asian 5.9%
White 4.5%
Two or More 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.4, Alexander Hamilton High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
District finance for Elmsford Union Free School District reports $33,489 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alexander Hamilton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice E Grady Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carl L Dixson Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alexander Hamilton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 116
- Students per teacher
- 6.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~493 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alexander Hamilton High School
How many students attend Alexander Hamilton High School?
Alexander Hamilton High School has 493 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elmsford, NY. CCD year-over-year: 485 (2022-23) → 477 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alexander Hamilton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alexander Hamilton High School is 11.2:1, which is 5% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alexander Hamilton High School?
49.7% of students at Alexander Hamilton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alexander Hamilton High School?
The largest demographic group at Alexander Hamilton High School is Hispanic or Latino at 64.9% of enrollment, in Elmsford, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alexander Hamilton High School?
Alexander Hamilton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alexander Hamilton High School rank among public schools in Elmsford?
By Resource Investment Index, Alexander Hamilton High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Elmsford, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Elmsford Union Free School District?
Besides Alexander Hamilton High School, Elmsford Union Free School District also operates Alice E Grady Elementary School (392 students) and Carl L Dixson Elementary School (116 students). See the Elmsford Union Free School District district page for the complete list.