- Enrollment
- 1,273
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elmira, NY
Hendy Avenue School
Federal NCES profile for Hendy Avenue School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361056000818
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hendy Avenue School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of New York schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Elmira · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 64.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hendy Avenue School has class sizes larger than 92% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hendy Avenue School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Elmira, NY.
School address
District: Elmira City School District · New York
NCES ID 361056000818 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Hendy Avenue School shrank from 403 students in 2022-23 to 381 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 361056000818 · Elmira, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
391 enr · 16.3:1 · 64.8% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Elmira High School (1,273 students)
Hendy Avenue School shrank from 403 students in 2022-23 to 381 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Hendy Avenue School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elmira High Sc
Elmira High School
1,273 students
- Ernie Davis Ac
Ernie Davis Academy
844 students
- This school 391
Hendy Avenue School
391 students
- Parley Coburn 391
Parley Coburn School
391 students
- Broadway Acade 379
Broadway Academy
379 students
- Riverside Elem 375
Riverside Elementary
375 students
What this shows Hendy Avenue School reports 391 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hendy Avenue School compares
Hendy Avenue School is a shrinking 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 38% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.8% | ▲ 15% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 391 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
391
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 92% in New York - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.1%
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
$22,583
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 391 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.0%
African American 15.6%
Two or More 11.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 67.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.1, Hendy Avenue School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Elmira City School District reports $22,583 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hendy Avenue School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmira High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ernie Davis Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parley Coburn School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Broadway Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverside Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hendy Avenue School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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 (~391 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hendy Avenue School
How many students attend Hendy Avenue School?
Hendy Avenue School has 391 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elmira, NY. CCD year-over-year: 403 (2022-23) → 381 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hendy Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hendy Avenue School is 16.3:1, which is 38% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hendy Avenue School?
64.8% of students at Hendy Avenue School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hendy Avenue School?
The largest demographic group at Hendy Avenue School is White at 67.0% of enrollment, in Elmira, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hendy Avenue School?
Hendy Avenue School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hendy Avenue School rank among elementary schools in Elmira?
By Resource Investment Index, Hendy Avenue School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Elmira, 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 Elmira on the city page.
What other schools are in Elmira City School District?
Besides Hendy Avenue School, Elmira City School District also operates Elmira High School (1,273 students), Ernie Davis Academy (844 students), and Parley Coburn School (391 students). See the Elmira City School District district page for the complete list.