- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 6.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Island Park, NY
Francis X Hegarty Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Francis X Hegarty Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361548001316
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Francis X Hegarty Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 30.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 451
- students enrolled
Francis X Hegarty Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Island Park Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 361548001316 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
Francis X Hegarty Elementary School grew from 415 students in 2022-23 to 458 in 2023-24 (+10.4%).
Teacher FTE held 37.5 → 37.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+43 students YoY 361548001316 · Island Park, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
451 enr · 12.2:1 · 30.8% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Island Park Lincoln Orens Middle School (264 students)
Francis X Hegarty Elementary School grew from 415 students in 2022-23 to 458 in 2023-24 (+10.4%). Teacher FTE held 37.5 → 37.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
How Francis X Hegarty Elementary School compares
Francis X Hegarty Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 12.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.8% | ▼ 45% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 451 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
451
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in New York - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.0%
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
$40,392
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
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.1%
Hispanic or Latino 36.6%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 3.3%
Asian 2.9%
Largest group: White at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Francis X Hegarty Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Island Park Union Free School District reports $40,392 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Francis X Hegarty Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Island Park Lincoln Orens Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Francis X Hegarty Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other 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 (~451 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Francis X Hegarty Elementary School
How many students attend Francis X Hegarty Elementary School?
Francis X Hegarty Elementary School has 451 students enrolled. It is a public school in Island Park, NY. CCD year-over-year: 415 (2022-23) → 458 (2023-24), up 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Francis X Hegarty Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Francis X Hegarty Elementary School is 12.2:1, which is 3% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Francis X Hegarty Elementary School?
30.8% of students at Francis X Hegarty Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Francis X Hegarty Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Francis X Hegarty Elementary School is White at 52.1% of enrollment, in Island Park, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Francis X Hegarty Elementary School?
Francis X Hegarty Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Island Park Union Free School District?
Besides Francis X Hegarty Elementary School, Island Park Union Free School District also operates Island Park Lincoln Orens Middle School (264 students). See the Island Park Union Free School District district page for the complete list.