- Enrollment
- 1,363
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Huntington, NY
Flower Hill School
Federal NCES profile for Flower Hill School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361509001261
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Flower Hill School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Huntington · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 53.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Flower Hill School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Flower Hill School ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Huntington, NY.
School address
District: Huntington Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 361509001261 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Flower Hill School held near 282 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 361509001261 · Huntington, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
278 enr · 11.6:1 · 53.1% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Huntington High School (1,363 students)
Flower Hill School held near 282 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Flower Hill School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Huntington Hig
Huntington High School
1,363 students
- J Taylor Finle
J Taylor Finley Middle School
579 students
- Jack Abrams St 438
Jack Abrams Stem Magnet School
438 students
- Woodhull Inter 435
Woodhull Intermediate School
435 students
- Washington Sch 335
Washington School
335 students
- This school 278
Flower Hill School
278 students
What this shows Flower Hill School reports 278 students on the CCD universe file.
How Flower Hill School compares
Flower Hill 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.1% | ▼ 6% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
278
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in New York - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.8%
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
$34,053
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
Counselors0.1 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
Hispanic or Latino 54.3%
White 30.2%
African American 10.8%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 2.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, Flower Hill School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Huntington Union Free School District reports $34,053 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Flower Hill School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J Taylor Finley Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jack Abrams Stem Magnet School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodhull Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Flower Hill School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~278 students)
Frequently asked questions about Flower Hill School
How many students attend Flower Hill School?
Flower Hill School has 278 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Huntington, NY. CCD year-over-year: 273 (2022-23) → 282 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Flower Hill School?
The student-teacher ratio at Flower Hill School is 11.6:1, which is 2% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Flower Hill School?
53.1% of students at Flower Hill School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Flower Hill School?
The largest demographic group at Flower Hill School is Hispanic or Latino at 54.3% of enrollment, in Huntington, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Flower Hill School?
Flower Hill School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Flower Hill School rank among elementary schools in Huntington?
By Resource Investment Index, Flower Hill School ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Huntington, 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 Huntington on the city page.
What other schools are in Huntington Union Free School District?
Besides Flower Hill School, Huntington Union Free School District also operates Huntington High School (1,363 students), J Taylor Finley Middle School (579 students), and Jack Abrams Stem Magnet School (438 students). See the Huntington Union Free School District district page for the complete list.