- Enrollment
- 1,176
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Auburn, NY
Herman Avenue Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Herman Avenue Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360348000105
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Herman Avenue Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of New York schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Auburn · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.7:1
- small classes for New York
- 51.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Herman Avenue Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 75% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Herman Avenue Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Auburn, NY.
School address
District: Auburn City School District · New York
NCES ID 360348000105 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Herman Avenue Elementary School shrank from 444 students in 2022-23 to 416 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 41.8 → 43.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 360348000105 · Auburn, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
399 enr · 9.7:1 · 51.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Auburn High School (1,176 students)
Herman Avenue Elementary School shrank from 444 students in 2022-23 to 416 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE added 41.8 → 43.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Herman Avenue Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Auburn High Sc
Auburn High School
1,176 students
- Auburn Junior
Auburn Junior High School
560 students
- William H Sewa
William H Seward Elementary School
491 students
- This school 399
Herman Avenue Elementary School
399 students
- Casey Park Ele 381
Casey Park Elementary School
381 students
- Genesee Street 369
Genesee Street Elementary School
369 students
What this shows Herman Avenue Elementary School reports 399 students on the CCD universe file.
How Herman Avenue Elementary School compares
Herman Avenue Elementary 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 18% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.4% | ▼ 9% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 399 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
399
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 25% in New York - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.8%
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
$23,837
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 399 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.2%
Two or More 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
African American 5.5%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 71.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, Herman Avenue Elementary School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Auburn City School District reports $23,837 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Herman Avenue Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Auburn Junior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William H Seward Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Casey Park Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Genesee Street Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Herman Avenue Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~399 students)
Frequently asked questions about Herman Avenue Elementary School
How many students attend Herman Avenue Elementary School?
Herman Avenue Elementary School has 399 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Auburn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 444 (2022-23) → 416 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herman Avenue Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Herman Avenue Elementary School is 9.7:1, which is 18% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 38% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Herman Avenue Elementary School?
51.4% of students at Herman Avenue Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Herman Avenue Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Herman Avenue Elementary School is White at 71.2% of enrollment, in Auburn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Herman Avenue Elementary School?
Herman Avenue Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Herman Avenue Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Auburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Herman Avenue Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Auburn, 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 Auburn on the city page.
What other schools are in Auburn City School District?
Besides Herman Avenue Elementary School, Auburn City School District also operates Auburn High School (1,176 students), Auburn Junior High School (560 students), and William H Seward Elementary School (491 students). See the Auburn City School District district page for the complete list.