- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Herkimer, NY
Herkimer High School
Federal NCES profile for Herkimer High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361422001168
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Herkimer High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Herkimer · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 55.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Herkimer High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Herkimer High School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Herkimer, NY.
School address
District: Herkimer Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361422001168 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Herkimer High School shrank from 579 students in 2022-23 to 543 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 45.5 → 50.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 361422001168 · Herkimer, NY Other · MID · TRAD
537 enr · 11.9:1 · 55.4% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Herkimer Elementary School (533 students)
Herkimer High School shrank from 579 students in 2022-23 to 543 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE added 45.5 → 50.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
How Herkimer High School compares
Herkimer High 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 | 11.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.4% | ▼ 1% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 537 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
537
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in New York - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
50.5%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 269 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.1%
African American 5.8%
Two or More 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.9, Herkimer High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herkimer Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Herkimer High 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 (~537 students)
Frequently asked questions about Herkimer High School
How many students attend Herkimer High School?
Herkimer High School has 537 students enrolled. It is a public school in Herkimer, NY. CCD year-over-year: 579 (2022-23) → 543 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herkimer High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Herkimer High School is 11.9:1, which is 1% 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 Herkimer High School?
55.4% of students at Herkimer High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Herkimer High School?
The largest demographic group at Herkimer High School is White at 88.1% of enrollment, in Herkimer, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Herkimer High School?
Herkimer High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 High School rank among schools in Herkimer?
By Resource Investment Index, Herkimer High School ranks #2 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 High School, Herkimer Central School District also operates Herkimer Elementary School (533 students). See the Herkimer Central School District district page for the complete list.