- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Hughes Elementary School held near 472 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 36.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 362037001877 · New Hartford, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
486 enr · 13.9:1 · 14.3% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Perry Junior High School (577 students)
Hughes Elementary School held near 472 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 36.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Hughes Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Perry Junior H
Perry Junior High School
577 students
- New Hartford S
New Hartford Senior High School
575 students
- This school
Hughes Elementary School
486 students
- Robert L Bradl
Robert L Bradley Elementary School
471 students
- Myles Elementa
Myles Elementary School
357 students
What this shows Hughes Elementary School reports 486 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hughes Elementary School compares
Hughes Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$20,947
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
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
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.
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
District finance for New Hartford Central School District reports $20,947 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~486 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 453 (2022-23) → 472 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.