Enrollment
486
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New Hartford, NY
Hughes Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hughes Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362037001877
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hughes Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in New Hartford · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 14.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hughes Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hughes Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in New Hartford, NY.
School address
District: New Hartford Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362037001877 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hughes Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hughes Elementary School
Hughes Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in New Hartford, New York, enrolling 486 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.3% free-meal eligibility runs 75% below the New York average.
With 486 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 565 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #199.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
10.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding New Hartford Central School District spends $20,730 per pupil, 22% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
New Hartford Central School District also operates Perry Junior High School (577 students) and New Hartford Senior High School (575 students) alongside Hughes Elementary 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 Hughes Elementary School compares
Hughes Elementary 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.3% | ▼ 75% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 486 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
486
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 79% in New York - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.3%
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
$20,730
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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 88.3%
Asian 4.7%
Two or More 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.6, Hughes Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Hartford Central School District, which includes Hughes Elementary School.
$20,730
Per student
-22%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.5%
State 33.5%
Federal 8.0%
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 Hughes Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Hartford Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert L Bradley Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Myles Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hughes Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~486 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hughes Elementary School
How many students attend Hughes Elementary School?
Hughes Elementary School has 486 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New Hartford, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hughes Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hughes Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 18% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hughes Elementary School?
14.3% of students at Hughes Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hughes Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hughes Elementary School is White at 88.3% of enrollment, in New Hartford, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hughes Elementary School?
Hughes Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Hughes Elementary School rank among elementary schools in New Hartford?
By Resource Investment Index, Hughes Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in New Hartford, 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 New Hartford on the city page.
Is Hughes Elementary School a good school?
Hughes Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% 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 New Hartford Central School District?
Besides Hughes Elementary School, New Hartford Central School District also operates Perry Junior High School (577 students), New Hartford Senior High School (575 students), and Robert L Bradley Elementary School (471 students). See the New Hartford Central School District district page for the complete list.
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