- Enrollment
- 1,178
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Peekskill, NY
Hillcrest School
Federal NCES profile for Hillcrest School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362265003179
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillcrest School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Peekskill · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 61.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillcrest School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Peekskill, NY.
School address
District: Peekskill City School District · New York
NCES ID 362265003179 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Hillcrest School held near 542 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.7 → 45.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 362265003179 · Peekskill, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
520 enr · 12.1:1 · 61.3% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Peekskill High School (1,178 students)
Hillcrest School held near 542 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.7 → 45.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Hillcrest School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Peekskill High
Peekskill High School
1,178 students
- Peekskill Midd
Peekskill Middle School
860 students
- Oakside School
Oakside School
554 students
- This school
Hillcrest School
520 students
- Woodside Schoo
Woodside School
511 students
- Uriah Hill Sch 186
Uriah Hill School
186 students
What this shows Hillcrest School reports 520 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillcrest School compares
Hillcrest 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 | 12.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.3% | ▲ 9% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 520 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
520
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in New York - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.0%
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
$27,949
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 520 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.1%
African American 12.1%
White 4.8%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.6, Hillcrest School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Peekskill City School District reports $27,949 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hillcrest School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peekskill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Peekskill Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakside School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodside School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Uriah Hill School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillcrest School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 (~520 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillcrest School
How many students attend Hillcrest School?
Hillcrest School has 520 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Peekskill, NY. CCD year-over-year: 560 (2022-23) → 542 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest School is 12.1:1, which is 3% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillcrest School?
61.3% of students at Hillcrest School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillcrest School?
The largest demographic group at Hillcrest School is Hispanic or Latino at 77.1% of enrollment, in Peekskill, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillcrest School?
Hillcrest School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 Hillcrest School rank among elementary schools in Peekskill?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Peekskill, 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 Peekskill on the city page.
What other schools are in Peekskill City School District?
Besides Hillcrest School, Peekskill City School District also operates Peekskill High School (1,178 students), Peekskill Middle School (860 students), and Oakside School (554 students). See the Peekskill City School District district page for the complete list.