- Enrollment
- 979
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hamburg, NY
Armor Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Armor Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361335001095
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Armor Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Hamburg · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 21.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Armor Elementary School has class sizes larger than 93% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Armor Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Hamburg, NY.
School address
District: Hamburg Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361335001095 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Armor Elementary School grew from 292 students in 2022-23 to 314 in 2023-24 (+7.5%).
Teacher FTE added 20.3 → 20.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 361335001095 · Hamburg, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
332 enr · 16.6:1 · 21.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamburg High School (979 students)
Armor Elementary School grew from 292 students in 2022-23 to 314 in 2023-24 (+7.5%). Teacher FTE added 20.3 → 20.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Armor Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamburg High S
Hamburg High School
979 students
- Hamburg Middle
Hamburg Middle School
741 students
- Union Pleasant
Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School
663 students
- Charlotte Aven 382
Charlotte Avenue Elementary School
382 students
- This school 332
Armor Elementary School
332 students
- Boston Valley 212
Boston Valley Elementary School
212 students
What this shows Armor Elementary School reports 332 students on the CCD universe file.
How Armor Elementary School compares
Armor Elementary School is a growing 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 41% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.2% | ▼ 62% | 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
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
332
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 93% in New York - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$22,208
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.4, Armor Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Hamburg Central School District reports $22,208 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Armor Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hamburg Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charlotte Avenue Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boston Valley Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Armor Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 741
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide elementary 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 Armor Elementary School
How many students attend Armor Elementary School?
Armor Elementary School has 332 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hamburg, NY. CCD year-over-year: 292 (2022-23) → 314 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Armor Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Armor Elementary School is 16.6:1, which is 41% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Armor Elementary School?
21.2% of students at Armor Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Armor Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Armor Elementary School is White at 90.7% of enrollment, in Hamburg, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Armor Elementary School?
Armor Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Armor Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Hamburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Armor Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Hamburg, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Hamburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Hamburg Central School District?
Besides Armor Elementary School, Hamburg Central School District also operates Hamburg High School (979 students), Hamburg Middle School (741 students), and Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School (663 students). See the Hamburg Central School District district page for the complete list.