- Enrollment
- 888
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rochester, NY
Helendale Road Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Helendale Road Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360969004717
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Helendale Road Primary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #8 of 43
- schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 53.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Helendale Road Primary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Helendale Road Primary School ranks #8 of 43 schools in Rochester, NY.
School address
District: East Irondequoit Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360969004717 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Helendale Road Primary School grew from 282 students in 2022-23 to 314 in 2023-24 (+11.3%).
Teacher FTE added 26.4 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 360969004717 · Rochester, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
311 enr · 12:1 · 53.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastridge Senior High School (888 students)
Helendale Road Primary School grew from 282 students in 2022-23 to 314 in 2023-24 (+11.3%). Teacher FTE added 26.4 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Helendale Road Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eastridge Seni
Eastridge Senior High School
888 students
- East Irondequo
East Irondequoit Middle School
636 students
- Ivan L Green P 333
Ivan L Green Primary School
333 students
- Durand-Eastman 318
Durand-Eastman Intermediate School
318 students
- This school 311
Helendale Road Primary School
311 students
- Laurelton-Pard 262
Laurelton-Pardee Intermediate School
262 students
What this shows Helendale Road Primary School reports 311 students on the CCD universe file.
How Helendale Road Primary School compares
Helendale Road Primary 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 | 12:1 | ▲ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.5% | ▼ 5% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 311 | top 73% | - | - |
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.
311
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
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
27.3%
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
$28,061
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
4
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.2%
Hispanic or Latino 25.4%
African American 23.2%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 39.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.0, Helendale Road Primary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for East Irondequoit Central School District reports $28,061 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Helendale Road Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastridge Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Irondequoit Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ivan L Green Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Durand-Eastman Intermediate School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laurelton-Pardee Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Helendale Road Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide other 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 (~311 students)
Frequently asked questions about Helendale Road Primary School
How many students attend Helendale Road Primary School?
Helendale Road Primary School has 311 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rochester, NY. CCD year-over-year: 282 (2022-23) → 314 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Helendale Road Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Helendale Road Primary 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 Helendale Road Primary School?
53.5% of students at Helendale Road Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Helendale Road Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Helendale Road Primary School is White at 39.2% of enrollment, in Rochester, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Helendale Road Primary School?
Helendale Road Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Helendale Road Primary School rank among schools in Rochester?
By Resource Investment Index, Helendale Road Primary School ranks #8 of 43 schools in Rochester, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rochester on the city page.
What other schools are in East Irondequoit Central School District?
Besides Helendale Road Primary School, East Irondequoit Central School District also operates Eastridge Senior High School (888 students), East Irondequoit Middle School (636 students), and Ivan L Green Primary School (333 students). See the East Irondequoit Central School District district page for the complete list.