- Enrollment
- 1,096
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Garden City, NY
Hemlock School
Federal NCES profile for Hemlock School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361176001637
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hemlock School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Garden City · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 184
- students enrolled
Hemlock School has class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hemlock School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Garden City, NY.
School address
District: Garden City Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 361176001637 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Hemlock School held near 194 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 13.5 → 12.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 361176001637 · Garden City, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
184 enr · 14.2:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Garden City High School (1,096 students)
Hemlock School held near 194 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 13.5 → 12.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Hemlock School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Garden City Hi
Garden City High School
1,096 students
- Garden City Mi
Garden City Middle School
1,034 students
- Stratford Aven
Stratford Avenue School
638 students
- Stewart School
Stewart School
624 students
- Homestead Scho 205
Homestead School
205 students
- This school 184
Hemlock School
184 students
What this shows Hemlock School reports 184 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hemlock School compares
Hemlock 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 184 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
184
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 82% in New York - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$28,565
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 81.0%
Asian 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 2.7%
Largest group: White at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.7, Hemlock School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Garden City Union Free School District reports $28,565 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hemlock School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden City High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garden City Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stratford Avenue School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stewart School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Homestead School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hemlock School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,034
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 205
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~184 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hemlock School
How many students attend Hemlock School?
Hemlock School has 184 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Garden City, NY. CCD year-over-year: 191 (2022-23) → 194 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hemlock School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hemlock School is 14.2:1, which is 20% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hemlock School?
The largest demographic group at Hemlock School is White at 81.0% of enrollment, in Garden City, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hemlock School?
Hemlock School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Hemlock School rank among elementary schools in Garden City?
By Resource Investment Index, Hemlock School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Garden City, 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 Garden City on the city page.
What other schools are in Garden City Union Free School District?
Besides Hemlock School, Garden City Union Free School District also operates Garden City High School (1,096 students), Garden City Middle School (1,034 students), and Stratford Avenue School (638 students). See the Garden City Union Free School District district page for the complete list.