- Enrollment
- 1,442
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Harris Hill Elementary School grew from 427 students in 2022-23 to 451 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 36.3 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 362271003194 · Penfield, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
479 enr · 13.3:1 · 14.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Penfield Senior High School (1,442 students)
Harris Hill Elementary School grew from 427 students in 2022-23 to 451 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE added 36.3 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Harris Hill Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Penfield Senio
Penfield Senior High School
1,442 students
- Bay Trail Midd
Bay Trail Middle School
1,094 students
- Scribner Road 549
Scribner Road Elementary School
549 students
- Indian Landing 545
Indian Landing Elementary School
545 students
- Cobbles Elemen 542
Cobbles Elementary School
542 students
- This school 479
Harris Hill Elementary School
479 students
What this shows Harris Hill Elementary School reports 479 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harris Hill Elementary School compares
Harris Hill 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 | 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 methodology
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
$21,119
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
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
District finance for Penfield Central School District reports $21,119 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,094
- 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
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 (~479 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 427 (2022-23) → 451 (2023-24), up 24.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.