Enrollment
331
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cornwell Avenue School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cornwell Avenue School
Cornwell Avenue School is a mid-sized elementary school in West Hempstead, New York, enrolling 331 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.2:1 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 42.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 331 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 822 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #594, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and African American (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding West Hempstead Union Free School District spends $38,388 per pupil, 45% above the New York average, a better-resourced district than most.
West Hempstead Union Free School District also operates West Hempstead Secondary School (806 students) and George Washington School (340 students) alongside Cornwell Avenue 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 Cornwell Avenue School compares
Cornwell Avenue 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$38,388
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Hempstead Union Free School District, which includes Cornwell Avenue School.
$38,388
Per student
+45%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+131%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.2%
State 24.2%
Federal 9.6%
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 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
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 120
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary 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 (~331 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all elementary schools in West Hempstead on the city page.
Is Cornwell Avenue School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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