- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Andrew J Smith Elementary School shrank from 339 students in 2022-23 to 321 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 25.1 → 26.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 362925003935 · Union Springs, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
332 enr · 13.3:1 · 38.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Union Springs High School (212 students)
Andrew J Smith Elementary School shrank from 339 students in 2022-23 to 321 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE added 25.1 → 26.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Andrew J Smith Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Andrew J Smith Elementary School
332 students
- Union Springs
Union Springs High School
212 students
- Union Springs
Union Springs Middle School
165 students
What this shows Andrew J Smith Elementary School reports 332 students on the CCD universe file.
How Andrew J Smith Elementary School compares
Andrew J Smith Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 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 methodology
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
$25,510
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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
District finance for Union Springs Central School District reports $25,510 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 165
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~332 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 339 (2022-23) → 321 (2023-24), down 18.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.