- Enrollment
- 1,749
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kingston, NY
Harry L Edson School
Federal NCES profile for Harry L Edson School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361629001430
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harry L Edson School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Kingston · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.9:1
- small classes for New York
- 53.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Harry L Edson School has class sizes smaller than 72% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harry L Edson School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Kingston, NY.
School address
District: Kingston City School District · New York
NCES ID 361629001430 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Harry L Edson School held near 413 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.4 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 361629001430 · Kingston, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
397 enr · 9.9:1 · 53.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Kingston High School (1,749 students)
Harry L Edson School held near 413 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.4 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Harry L Edson School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kingston High
Kingston High School
1,749 students
- J Watson Baile
J Watson Bailey Middle School
936 students
- M Clifford Mil
M Clifford Miller Middle School
826 students
- George Washing 492
George Washington School
492 students
- This school 397
Harry L Edson School
397 students
- Robert R Grave 325
Robert R Graves School
325 students
What this shows Harry L Edson School reports 397 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harry L Edson School compares
Harry L Edson 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.8% | ▼ 4% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 397 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
397
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 28% in New York - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.6%
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
$31,082
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
Counselors0.0 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
White 45.1%
Hispanic or Latino 29.0%
African American 10.8%
Two or More 10.8%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 45.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, Harry L Edson School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kingston City School District reports $31,082 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harry L Edson School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J Watson Bailey Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| M Clifford Miller Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Washington School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert R Graves School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harry L Edson School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 936
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 826
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~397 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harry L Edson School
How many students attend Harry L Edson School?
Harry L Edson School has 397 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kingston, NY. CCD year-over-year: 418 (2022-23) → 413 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harry L Edson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harry L Edson School is 9.9:1, which is 16% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 37% 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 Harry L Edson School?
53.8% of students at Harry L Edson School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harry L Edson School?
The largest demographic group at Harry L Edson School is White at 45.1% of enrollment, in Kingston, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harry L Edson School?
Harry L Edson School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Harry L Edson School rank among elementary schools in Kingston?
By Resource Investment Index, Harry L Edson School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Kingston, 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 Kingston on the city page.
What other schools are in Kingston City School District?
Besides Harry L Edson School, Kingston City School District also operates Kingston High School (1,749 students), J Watson Bailey Middle School (936 students), and M Clifford Miller Middle School (826 students). See the Kingston City School District district page for the complete list.