- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Hempstead, NY
Cornwell Avenue School
Federal NCES profile for Cornwell Avenue School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 363066004121
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cornwell Avenue School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in West Hempstead · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 42.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Cornwell Avenue School has class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cornwell Avenue School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in West Hempstead, NY.
School address
District: West Hempstead Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 363066004121 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Cornwell Avenue School held near 319 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.4 → 20.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 363066004121 · West Hempstead, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
331 enr · 13.2:1 · 42.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: West Hempstead Secondary School (806 students)
Cornwell Avenue School held near 319 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.4 → 20.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Cornwell Avenue School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Hempstead
West Hempstead Secondary School
806 students
- George Washing
George Washington School
340 students
- This school
Cornwell Avenue School
331 students
- Chestnut Stree 120
Chestnut Street School
120 students
What this shows Cornwell Avenue School reports 331 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cornwell Avenue School compares
Cornwell Avenue 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.1% | ▼ 25% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 331 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
331
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 73% in New York - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.9%
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
$42,035
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Hispanic or Latino 49.2%
African American 21.5%
White 15.1%
Asian 11.5%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, Cornwell Avenue School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for West Hempstead Union Free School District reports $42,035 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cornwell Avenue School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Hempstead Secondary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George Washington School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chestnut Street School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cornwell Avenue School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 120
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~331 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cornwell Avenue School
How many students attend Cornwell Avenue School?
Cornwell Avenue School has 331 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Hempstead, NY. CCD year-over-year: 328 (2022-23) → 319 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cornwell Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cornwell Avenue School is 13.2:1, which is 12% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cornwell Avenue School?
42.1% of students at Cornwell Avenue School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cornwell Avenue School?
The largest demographic group at Cornwell Avenue School is Hispanic or Latino at 49.2% of enrollment, in West Hempstead, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cornwell Avenue School?
Cornwell Avenue School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Cornwell Avenue School rank among elementary schools in West Hempstead?
By Resource Investment Index, Cornwell Avenue School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in West Hempstead, 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 West Hempstead Union Free School District?
Besides Cornwell Avenue School, West Hempstead Union Free School District also operates West Hempstead Secondary School (806 students), George Washington School (340 students), and Chestnut Street School (120 students). See the West Hempstead Union Free School District district page for the complete list.