Enrollment
332
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Union Springs, NY
Andrew J Smith Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Andrew J Smith Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362925003935
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Andrew J Smith Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Union Springs · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 38.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Andrew J Smith Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Andrew J Smith Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Union Springs, NY.
School address
District: Union Springs Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362925003935 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Andrew J Smith Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Andrew J Smith Elementary School
Andrew J Smith Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Union Springs, New York, enrolling 332 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 332 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 796 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #566, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 332 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Union Springs Central School District also operates Union Springs High School (212 students) and Union Springs Middle School (165 students) alongside Andrew J Smith Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Andrew J Smith Elementary School compares
Andrew J Smith Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.1% | ▼ 32% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 332 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
332
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in New York - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.7%
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
$22,461
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 332 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 88.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 4.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.4, Andrew J Smith Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Union Springs Central School District, which includes Andrew J Smith Elementary School.
$22,461
Per student
-15%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.2%
State 51.2%
Federal 14.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Andrew J Smith Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Springs High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Union Springs Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Andrew J Smith Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 165
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~332 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Andrew J Smith Elementary School
How many students attend Andrew J Smith Elementary School?
Andrew J Smith Elementary School has 332 students enrolled. It is a public school in Union Springs, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Andrew J Smith Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Andrew J Smith Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 13% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Andrew J Smith Elementary School?
38.1% of students at Andrew J Smith Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Andrew J Smith Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Andrew J Smith Elementary School is White at 88.3% of enrollment, in Union Springs, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Andrew J Smith Elementary School?
Andrew J Smith Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Andrew J Smith Elementary School rank among public schools in Union Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Andrew J Smith Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Union Springs, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Union Springs on the city page.
Is Andrew J Smith Elementary School a good school?
Andrew J Smith Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Union Springs Central School District?
Besides Andrew J Smith Elementary School, Union Springs Central School District also operates Union Springs High School (212 students) and Union Springs Middle School (165 students). See the Union Springs Central School District district page for the complete list.
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