Enrollment
609
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bay Shore, NY
Hemlock Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hemlock Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360528000250
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hemlock Elementary School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of New York schools.
- #7 of 8
- elementary schools in Bay Shore · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.5:1
- large classes for New York
- 77.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hemlock Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hemlock Elementary School ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Bay Shore, NY.
School address
District: Brentwood Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 360528000250 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hemlock Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hemlock Elementary School
Hemlock Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Bay Shore, New York, enrolling 609 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 77.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 609 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 824 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #722, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (79%) and African American (11%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 609 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Brentwood Union Free School District also operates Brentwood High School (4,816 students) and Freshman Center (1,287 students) alongside Hemlock 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 Hemlock Elementary School compares
Hemlock 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 | 13.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.0% | ▲ 37% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 609 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
609
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
77.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in New York - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.7%
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
$24,214
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 609 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 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
Hispanic or Latino 79.1%
African American 10.5%
Asian 4.9%
White 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.9, Hemlock Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brentwood Union Free School District, which includes Hemlock Elementary School.
$24,214
Per student
-8%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+46%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.7%
State 62.2%
Federal 16.2%
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 Hemlock Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brentwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Freshman Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hemlock Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,816
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,287
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,108
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 975
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~609 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Hemlock Elementary School
How many students attend Hemlock Elementary School?
Hemlock Elementary School has 609 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bay Shore, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hemlock Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hemlock Elementary School is 13.5:1, which is 14% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hemlock Elementary School?
77.0% of students at Hemlock Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hemlock Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hemlock Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 79.1% of enrollment, in Bay Shore, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hemlock Elementary School?
Hemlock Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hemlock Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Bay Shore?
By Resource Investment Index, Hemlock Elementary School ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Bay Shore, 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 Bay Shore on the city page.
Is Hemlock Elementary School a good school?
Hemlock Elementary School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of New York schools. 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 Brentwood Union Free School District?
Besides Hemlock Elementary School, Brentwood Union Free School District also operates Brentwood High School (4,816 students), Freshman Center (1,287 students), and East Middle School (1,108 students). See the Brentwood Union Free School District district page for the complete list.
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