Enrollment
383
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Schenectady, NY
Hillside School
Federal NCES profile for Hillside School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362088002957
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillside School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 10
- elementary schools in Schenectady · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 19.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillside School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillside School ranks #2 of 10 elementary schools in Schenectady, NY.
School address
District: Niskayuna Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362088002957 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hillside School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hillside School
Hillside School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Schenectady, New York, enrolling 383 students.
At 11.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.0% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the New York average.
With 383 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 571 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #253.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Asian (12%) (diversity index 55/100).
17.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Niskayuna Central School District spends $18,988 per pupil, 28% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Niskayuna Central School District also operates Niskayuna High School (1,379 students) and Iroquois Middle School (614 students) alongside Hillside 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 Hillside School compares
Hillside 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.0% | ▼ 66% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in New York - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,988
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 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 64.5%
Asian 12.3%
Two or More 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
African American 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 64.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, Hillside School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Niskayuna Central School District, which includes Hillside School.
$18,988
Per student
-28%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.4%
State 31.0%
Federal 8.5%
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 Hillside School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niskayuna High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Iroquois Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Van Antwerp Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Craig Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Birchwood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillside School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,379
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~383 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hillside School
How many students attend Hillside School?
Hillside School has 383 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Schenectady, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillside School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillside School is 11.6:1, which is 2% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 26% 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 Hillside School?
19.0% of students at Hillside School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillside School?
The largest demographic group at Hillside School is White at 64.5% of enrollment, in Schenectady, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillside School?
Hillside School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Hillside School rank among elementary schools in Schenectady?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillside School ranks #2 of 10 elementary schools in Schenectady, 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 Schenectady on the city page.
Is Hillside School a good school?
Hillside School earns 46/100 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 Niskayuna Central School District?
Besides Hillside School, Niskayuna Central School District also operates Niskayuna High School (1,379 students), Iroquois Middle School (614 students), and Van Antwerp Middle School (442 students). See the Niskayuna Central School District district page for the complete list.
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