Enrollment
731
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Endwell, NY
Homer Brink School
Federal NCES profile for Homer Brink School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361815001627
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Homer Brink School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Endwell · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 30.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Homer Brink School has class sizes larger than 81% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Homer Brink School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Endwell, NY.
School address
District: Maine-Endwell Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361815001627 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Homer Brink School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Homer Brink School
Homer Brink School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Endwell, New York, enrolling 731 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 731 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 608 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #452, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 731 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Maine-Endwell Central School District spends $19,202 per pupil, 27% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Maine-Endwell Central School District also operates Maine-Endwell Senior High School (720 students) and Maine-Endwell Middle School (577 students) alongside Homer Brink 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 Homer Brink School compares
Homer Brink 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.2% | ▼ 46% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 731 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
731
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 81% in New York - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$19,202
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 731 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 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 85.6%
Two or More 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Asian 3.8%
African American 2.6%
Largest group: White at 85.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.2, Homer Brink School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Maine-Endwell Central School District, which includes Homer Brink School.
$19,202
Per student
-27%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.5%
State 50.9%
Federal 11.6%
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 Homer Brink School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine-Endwell Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maine-Endwell Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maine Memorial School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Homer Brink School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other 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 (~731 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Homer Brink School
How many students attend Homer Brink School?
Homer Brink School has 731 students enrolled. It is a public school in Endwell, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Homer Brink School?
The student-teacher ratio at Homer Brink School is 14.1:1, which is 19% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Homer Brink School?
30.2% of students at Homer Brink School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Homer Brink School?
The largest demographic group at Homer Brink School is White at 85.6% of enrollment, in Endwell, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Homer Brink School?
Homer Brink School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Homer Brink School rank among public schools in Endwell?
By Resource Investment Index, Homer Brink School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Endwell, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Endwell on the city page.
Is Homer Brink School a good school?
Homer Brink School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of New York schools. 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 Maine-Endwell Central School District?
Besides Homer Brink School, Maine-Endwell Central School District also operates Maine-Endwell Senior High School (720 students), Maine-Endwell Middle School (577 students), and Maine Memorial School (478 students). See the Maine-Endwell Central School District district page for the complete list.
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