- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Herkimer, NY
Herkimer Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Herkimer Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361422004798
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 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
Herkimer Elementary School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Herkimer · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13:1
- large classes for New York
- 63.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Herkimer Elementary School has class sizes larger than 71% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Herkimer Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Herkimer, NY.
School address
District: Herkimer Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361422004798 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Herkimer Elementary School grew from 517 students in 2022-23 to 543 in 2023-24 (+5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 361422004798 · Herkimer, NY Other · MID · TRAD
533 enr · 13:1 · 63.8% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Herkimer High School (537 students)
Herkimer Elementary School grew from 517 students in 2022-23 to 543 in 2023-24 (+5.0%). Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
How Herkimer Elementary School compares
Herkimer Elementary 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 | 13:1 | ▲ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.8% | ▲ 14% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 533 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
533
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 71% in New York - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.5%
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
$21,469
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 533 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.1%
African American 3.9%
Two or More 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.9, Herkimer Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Herkimer Central School District reports $21,469 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Herkimer Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herkimer High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Herkimer Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~533 students)
Frequently asked questions about Herkimer Elementary School
How many students attend Herkimer Elementary School?
Herkimer Elementary School has 533 students enrolled. It is a public school in Herkimer, NY. CCD year-over-year: 517 (2022-23) → 543 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herkimer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Herkimer Elementary School is 13:1, which is 10% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Herkimer Elementary School?
63.8% of students at Herkimer Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Herkimer Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Herkimer Elementary School is White at 92.1% of enrollment, in Herkimer, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Herkimer Elementary School?
Herkimer Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Herkimer Elementary School rank among schools in Herkimer?
By Resource Investment Index, Herkimer Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Herkimer, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Herkimer Central School District?
Besides Herkimer Elementary School, Herkimer Central School District also operates Herkimer High School (537 students). See the Herkimer Central School District district page for the complete list.