Enrollment
479
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Penfield, NY
Harris Hill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Harris Hill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362271003194
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harris Hill Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Penfield · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 14.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Harris Hill Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harris Hill Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Penfield, NY.
School address
District: Penfield Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362271003194 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Harris Hill Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Harris Hill Elementary School
Harris Hill Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Penfield, New York, enrolling 479 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.8% free-meal eligibility runs 74% below the New York average.
With 479 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 576 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #492, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 479 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Penfield Central School District spends $20,315 per pupil, 23% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Penfield Central School District also operates Penfield Senior High School (1,442 students) and Bay Trail Middle School (1,094 students) alongside Harris Hill 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 Harris Hill Elementary School compares
Harris Hill 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.8% | ▼ 74% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 479 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
479
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in New York - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.6%
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
$20,315
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 479 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
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 84.8%
Asian 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 2.1%
Largest group: White at 84.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.4, Harris Hill Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Penfield Central School District, which includes Harris Hill Elementary School.
$20,315
Per student
-23%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.0%
State 34.1%
Federal 8.9%
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 Harris Hill Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penfield Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bay Trail Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scribner Road Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian Landing Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cobbles Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harris Hill Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,442
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~479 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Harris Hill Elementary School
How many students attend Harris Hill Elementary School?
Harris Hill Elementary School has 479 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Penfield, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harris Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harris Hill Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 13% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harris Hill Elementary School?
14.8% of students at Harris Hill Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harris Hill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Harris Hill Elementary School is White at 84.8% of enrollment, in Penfield, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harris Hill Elementary School?
Harris Hill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Harris Hill Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Penfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Harris Hill Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Penfield, 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 Penfield on the city page.
Is Harris Hill Elementary School a good school?
Harris Hill Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of 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 Penfield Central School District?
Besides Harris Hill Elementary School, Penfield Central School District also operates Penfield Senior High School (1,442 students), Bay Trail Middle School (1,094 students), and Scribner Road Elementary School (549 students). See the Penfield Central School District district page for the complete list.
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