Enrollment
403
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Canajoharie, NY
East Hill School
Federal NCES profile for East Hill School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360630000412
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Hill School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Canajoharie · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- large classes for New York
- 45.1%
- free-lunch eligible
East Hill School has class sizes larger than 71% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Hill School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Canajoharie, NY.
School address
District: Canajoharie Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360630000412 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Hill School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Hill School
East Hill School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Canajoharie, New York, enrolling 403 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13:1 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 45.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 403 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 922 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #60, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 202 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
10.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 17.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Canajoharie Central School District also operates Canajoharie Senior High School (249 students) and Canajoharie Middle School (193 students) alongside East Hill 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 East Hill School compares
East Hill 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 | 13:1 | ▲ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.1% | ▼ 20% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 403 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
403
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 71% in New York - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.9%
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
$23,934
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 202 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 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 89.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.1, East Hill School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Canajoharie Central School District, which includes East Hill School.
$23,934
Per student
-9%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.8%
State 57.7%
Federal 17.5%
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 East Hill School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canajoharie Senior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Canajoharie Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Hill School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~403 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about East Hill School
How many students attend East Hill School?
East Hill School has 403 students enrolled. It is a public school in Canajoharie, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Hill School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Hill School is 13:1, which is 10% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Hill School?
45.1% of students at East Hill School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Hill School?
The largest demographic group at East Hill School is White at 89.1% of enrollment, in Canajoharie, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Hill School?
East Hill School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 East Hill School rank among public schools in Canajoharie?
By Resource Investment Index, East Hill School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Canajoharie, 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 Canajoharie on the city page.
Is East Hill School a good school?
East Hill School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of New York schools. It is also less 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 Canajoharie Central School District?
Besides East Hill School, Canajoharie Central School District also operates Canajoharie Senior High School (249 students) and Canajoharie Middle School (193 students). See the Canajoharie Central School District district page for the complete list.
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