Enrollment
661
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Williamsville, NY
Heim Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Heim Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 363147004212
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heim Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #5 of 7
- elementary schools in Williamsville · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 17.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Heim Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heim Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Williamsville, NY.
School address
District: Williamsville Central School District · New York
NCES ID 363147004212 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Heim Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Heim Elementary School
Heim Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Williamsville, New York, enrolling 661 students.
At 12:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.7% free-meal eligibility runs 69% below the New York average.
Enrollment of 661 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 554 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #97.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Asian (11%) (diversity index 39/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Williamsville Central School District spends $19,132 per pupil, 28% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Williamsville Central School District also operates Williamsville North High School (1,307 students) and Williamsville East High School (940 students) alongside Heim 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 Heim Elementary School compares
Heim 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 | 12:1 | ▲ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.7% | ▼ 69% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 661 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
661
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in New York - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.8%
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
$19,132
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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 77.2%
Asian 11.0%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.7, Heim Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Williamsville Central School District, which includes Heim Elementary School.
$19,132
Per student
-28%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.8%
State 26.6%
Federal 6.6%
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 Heim Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsville North High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Williamsville East High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Transit Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Williamsville South High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mill Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heim Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,307
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 940
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 796
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~661 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Heim Elementary School
How many students attend Heim Elementary School?
Heim Elementary School has 661 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Williamsville, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heim Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Heim Elementary School is 12:1, which is 2% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Heim Elementary School?
17.7% of students at Heim Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heim Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Heim Elementary School is White at 77.2% of enrollment, in Williamsville, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heim Elementary School?
Heim Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Heim Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Williamsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Heim Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Williamsville, 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 Williamsville on the city page.
Is Heim Elementary School a good school?
Heim Elementary School earns 55/100 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 Williamsville Central School District?
Besides Heim Elementary School, Williamsville Central School District also operates Williamsville North High School (1,307 students), Williamsville East High School (940 students), and Transit Middle School (912 students). See the Williamsville Central School District district page for the complete list.
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