Enrollment
495
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hannibal, NY
Fairley School
Federal NCES profile for Fairley School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361359001112
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairley School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Hannibal · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 66.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairley School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairley School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hannibal, NY.
School address
District: Hannibal Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361359001112 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fairley School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fairley School
Fairley School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Hannibal, New York, enrolling 495 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 66.8% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 495 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 714 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #408.
Its student body is predominantly White (100% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 0/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Hannibal Central School District also operates Kenney Middle School (379 students) and Hannibal High School (334 students) alongside Fairley 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 Fairley School compares
Fairley 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 | 12.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.8% | ▲ 19% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 495 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
495
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in New York - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
54.5%
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
$23,449
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 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 99.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%
Largest group: White at 99.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.4, Fairley School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hannibal Central School District, which includes Fairley School.
$23,449
Per student
-11%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.6%
State 72.5%
Federal 11.9%
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 Fairley School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenney Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hannibal High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairley School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~495 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Fairley School
How many students attend Fairley School?
Fairley School has 495 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hannibal, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairley School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairley School is 12.1:1, which is 3% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fairley School?
66.8% of students at Fairley School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairley School?
The largest demographic group at Fairley School is White at 99.8% of enrollment, in Hannibal, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairley School?
Fairley School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Fairley School rank among public schools in Hannibal?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairley School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hannibal, 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 Hannibal on the city page.
Is Fairley School a good school?
Fairley School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 Hannibal Central School District?
Besides Fairley School, Hannibal Central School District also operates Kenney Middle School (379 students) and Hannibal High School (334 students). See the Hannibal Central School District district page for the complete list.
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