Enrollment
319
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Delmar, NY
Hamagrael Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hamagrael Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360471000215
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hamagrael Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Delmar · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 8.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hamagrael Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hamagrael Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Delmar, NY.
School address
District: Bethlehem Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360471000215 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-84% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hamagrael Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hamagrael Elementary School
Hamagrael Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Delmar, New York, enrolling 319 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.8% free-meal eligibility runs 84% below the New York average.
Enrollment of 319 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 245 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #128.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 319 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
12.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Bethlehem Central School District spends $21,009 per pupil, 20% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Bethlehem Central School District also operates Bethlehem Central Senior High School (1,322 students) and Bethlehem Central Middle School (950 students) alongside Hamagrael Elementary 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 Hamagrael Elementary School compares
Hamagrael Elementary 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 | 12.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.8% | ▼ 84% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 319 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
319
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
8.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in New York - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.2%
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
$21,009
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 319 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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 82.4%
Two or More 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Asian 3.1%
African American 2.2%
Largest group: White at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.2, Hamagrael Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bethlehem Central School District, which includes Hamagrael Elementary School.
$21,009
Per student
-20%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.3%
State 29.2%
Federal 6.5%
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 Hamagrael Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem Central Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bethlehem Central Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eagle Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Slingerlands Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glenmont Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hamagrael Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,322
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 950
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~319 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Hamagrael Elementary School
How many students attend Hamagrael Elementary School?
Hamagrael Elementary School has 319 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Delmar, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamagrael Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamagrael Elementary School is 12.3:1, which is 4% 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 Hamagrael Elementary School?
8.8% of students at Hamagrael Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hamagrael Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hamagrael Elementary School is White at 82.4% of enrollment, in Delmar, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hamagrael Elementary School?
Hamagrael Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Hamagrael Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Delmar?
By Resource Investment Index, Hamagrael Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Delmar, 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 Delmar on the city page.
Is Hamagrael Elementary School a good school?
Hamagrael Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 Bethlehem Central School District?
Besides Hamagrael Elementary School, Bethlehem Central School District also operates Bethlehem Central Senior High School (1,322 students), Bethlehem Central Middle School (950 students), and Eagle Elementary School (446 students). See the Bethlehem Central School District district page for the complete list.
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