Enrollment
520
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hillcrest School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hillcrest School
Hillcrest School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Peekskill, New York, enrolling 520 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 61.3% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 520 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 693 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #603, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (77%) and African American (12%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 520 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Peekskill City School District also operates Peekskill High School (1,178 students) and Peekskill Middle School (860 students) alongside Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest School compares
Hillcrest 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$26,649
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Peekskill City School District, which includes Hillcrest School.
$26,649
Per student
+1%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+61%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.2%
State 49.0%
Federal 11.8%
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 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
- 1,178
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- 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
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 (~520 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hillcrest School a good school?
Hillcrest School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 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.
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