- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Highland Falls, NY
Highland Falls Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Highland Falls Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361443001195
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Falls Intermediate School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.8:1
- small classes for New York
- 51.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 334
- students enrolled
Highland Falls Intermediate School has class sizes smaller than 91% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Highland Falls Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361443001195 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Highland Falls Intermediate School held near 318 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 40.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 361443001195 · Highland Falls, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
334 enr · 7.8:1 · 51.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: James I O'neill High School (409 students)
Highland Falls Intermediate School held near 318 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 40.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Highland Falls Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James I O'neil
James I O'neill High School
409 students
- This school
Highland Falls Intermediate School
334 students
- Fort Montgomer
Fort Montgomery Elementary School
187 students
What this shows Highland Falls Intermediate School reports 334 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland Falls Intermediate School compares
Highland Falls Intermediate 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 | 7.8:1 | ▼ 34% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.2% | ▼ 9% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
334
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.2%
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
7.8:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 9% in New York - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.9%
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
$33,981
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 167 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.1%
Hispanic or Latino 38.6%
African American 11.1%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 3.0%
Largest group: White at 40.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Highland Falls Intermediate School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Highland Falls Central School District reports $33,981 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Highland Falls Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James I O'neill High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Montgomery Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highland Falls Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 187
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- 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 (~334 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highland Falls Intermediate School
How many students attend Highland Falls Intermediate School?
Highland Falls Intermediate School has 334 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Highland Falls, NY. CCD year-over-year: 324 (2022-23) → 318 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Falls Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Falls Intermediate School is 7.8:1, which is 34% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 50% 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 Highland Falls Intermediate School?
51.2% of students at Highland Falls Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Falls Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Highland Falls Intermediate School is White at 40.1% of enrollment, in Highland Falls, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Falls Intermediate School?
Highland Falls Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Highland Falls Central School District?
Besides Highland Falls Intermediate School, Highland Falls Central School District also operates James I O'neill High School (409 students) and Fort Montgomery Elementary School (187 students). See the Highland Falls Central School District district page for the complete list.