- Enrollment
- 1,307
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Heim Elementary School held near 657 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 55.1 → 55.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 363147004212 · Williamsville, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
661 enr · 12:1 · 17.7% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Williamsville North High School (1,307 students)
Heim Elementary School held near 657 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 55.1 → 55.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Heim Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Williamsville
Williamsville North High School
1,307 students
- Williamsville
Williamsville East High School
940 students
- Transit Middle
Transit Middle School
912 students
- Williamsville
Williamsville South High School
796 students
- Mill Middle Sc
Mill Middle School
790 students
- This school
Heim Elementary School
661 students
What this shows Heim Elementary School reports 661 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heim Elementary School compares
Heim Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$19,702
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
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.
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
District finance for Williamsville Central School District reports $19,702 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~661 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 651 (2022-23) → 657 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.