- Enrollment
- 959
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rockville Centre, NY
Hewitt School
Federal NCES profile for Hewitt School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362478003427
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hewitt School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Rockville Centre · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 5.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hewitt School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hewitt School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Rockville Centre, NY.
School address
District: Rockville Centre Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 362478003427 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Hewitt School held near 462 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.5 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 362478003427 · Rockville Centre, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
465 enr · 11.1:1 · 5.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: South Side High School (959 students)
Hewitt School held near 462 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.5 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Hewitt School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Side Hig
South Side High School
959 students
- South Side Mid
South Side Middle School
806 students
- This school
Hewitt School
465 students
- Wilson School
Wilson School
387 students
- William S Cove 286
William S Covert School
286 students
- Watson School 224
Watson School
224 students
What this shows Hewitt School reports 465 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hewitt School compares
Hewitt 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.3% | ▼ 91% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 465 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
465
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in New York - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$36,592
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
Counselors0.5 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 81.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
African American 4.5%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 2.2%
Largest group: White at 81.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.4, Hewitt School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Rockville Centre Union Free School District reports $36,592 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hewitt School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Side High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Side Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilson School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William S Covert School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Watson School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hewitt School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~465 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hewitt School
How many students attend Hewitt School?
Hewitt School has 465 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rockville Centre, NY. CCD year-over-year: 455 (2022-23) → 462 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hewitt School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hewitt School is 11.1:1, which is 6% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 29% 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 Hewitt School?
5.3% of students at Hewitt School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hewitt School?
The largest demographic group at Hewitt School is White at 81.5% of enrollment, in Rockville Centre, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hewitt School?
Hewitt School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Hewitt School rank among elementary schools in Rockville Centre?
By Resource Investment Index, Hewitt School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Rockville Centre, 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 Rockville Centre on the city page.
What other schools are in Rockville Centre Union Free School District?
Besides Hewitt School, Rockville Centre Union Free School District also operates South Side High School (959 students), South Side Middle School (806 students), and Wilson School (387 students). See the Rockville Centre Union Free School District district page for the complete list.