Enrollment
369
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hewlett, NY
Hewlett Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hewlett Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 363171004228
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hewlett Elementary School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of New York schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Hewlett · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.4:1
- small classes for New York
- 22.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hewlett Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 87% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hewlett Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Hewlett, NY.
School address
District: Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 363171004228 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hewlett Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hewlett Elementary School
Hewlett Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Hewlett, New York, enrolling 369 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.4:1, Hewlett Elementary School is leaner than roughly 87% of New York schools and 29% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.6% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the New York average.
With 369 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 645 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #23, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 65/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District spends $40,674 per pupil, 54% above the New York average, a better-resourced district than most.
Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District also operates George W Hewlett High School (1,051 students) and Woodmere Middle School (644 students) alongside Hewlett Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hewlett Elementary School compares
Hewlett Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.4:1 | ▼ 29% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.6% | ▼ 60% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 369 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.4:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
369
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
8.4:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 13% in New York - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.3%
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
$40,674
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 53.1%
Hispanic or Latino 21.1%
Asian 13.8%
African American 8.4%
Two or More 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 53.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.6, Hewlett Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District, which includes Hewlett Elementary School.
$40,674
Per student
+54%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+145%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 81.0%
State 14.9%
Federal 4.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hewlett Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George W Hewlett High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodmere Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Early Childhood Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ogden Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hewlett Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~369 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Hewlett Elementary School
How many students attend Hewlett Elementary School?
Hewlett Elementary School has 369 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hewlett, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hewlett Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hewlett Elementary School is 8.4:1, which is 29% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 46% 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 Hewlett Elementary School?
22.6% of students at Hewlett Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hewlett Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hewlett Elementary School is White at 53.1% of enrollment, in Hewlett, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hewlett Elementary School?
Hewlett Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hewlett Elementary School rank among public schools in Hewlett?
By Resource Investment Index, Hewlett Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Hewlett, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hewlett on the city page.
Is Hewlett Elementary School a good school?
Hewlett Elementary School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District?
Besides Hewlett Elementary School, Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District also operates George W Hewlett High School (1,051 students), Woodmere Middle School (644 students), and Franklin Early Childhood Center (386 students). See the Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District district page for the complete list.
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