- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Hewlett Elementary School held near 411 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 44.2 → 44.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 363171004228 · Hewlett, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
369 enr · 8.4:1 · 22.6% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: George W Hewlett High School (1,051 students)
Hewlett Elementary School held near 411 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 44.2 → 44.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Hewlett Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- George W Hewle
George W Hewlett High School
1,051 students
- Woodmere Middl
Woodmere Middle School
644 students
- Franklin Early 386
Franklin Early Childhood Center
386 students
- This school 369
Hewlett Elementary School
369 students
- Ogden Elementa 295
Ogden Elementary School
295 students
What this shows Hewlett Elementary School reports 369 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hewlett Elementary School compares
Hewlett Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$41,006
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
Counselors0.0 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.
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
District finance for Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District reports $41,006 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~369 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 403 (2022-23) → 411 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.