- Enrollment
- 2,034
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Niagara Falls, NY
Hyde Park School
Federal NCES profile for Hyde Park School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362082002931
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hyde Park School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #8 of 8
- schools in Niagara Falls · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 79.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hyde Park School has class sizes larger than 89% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hyde Park School ranks #8 of 8 schools in Niagara Falls, NY.
School address
District: Niagara Falls City School District · New York
NCES ID 362082002931 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Hyde Park School held near 481 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.6 → 30.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 362082002931 · Niagara Falls, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
476 enr · 15.4:1 · 79.2% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Niagara Falls High School (2,034 students)
Hyde Park School held near 481 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.6 → 30.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Hyde Park School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls High School
2,034 students
- Harry F Abate 650
Harry F Abate Elementary School
650 students
- Lasalle Prepar 539
Lasalle Preparatory School
539 students
- Cataract Eleme 496
Cataract Elementary School
496 students
- This school 476
Hyde Park School
476 students
- Bloneva Bond P 476
Bloneva Bond Primary School
476 students
What this shows Hyde Park School reports 476 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hyde Park School compares
Hyde Park 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.2% | ▲ 41% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 476 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
476
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 89% in New York - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
72.9%
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
$22,970
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 476 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 43.7%
White 23.3%
Two or More 18.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Asian 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 43.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.0, Hyde Park School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Niagara Falls City School District reports $22,970 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hyde Park School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niagara Falls High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harry F Abate Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lasalle Preparatory School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cataract Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bloneva Bond Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hyde Park School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide other 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 (~476 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hyde Park School
How many students attend Hyde Park School?
Hyde Park School has 476 students enrolled. It is a public school in Niagara Falls, NY. CCD year-over-year: 505 (2022-23) → 481 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hyde Park School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hyde Park School is 15.4:1, which is 31% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hyde Park School?
79.2% of students at Hyde Park School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hyde Park School?
The largest demographic group at Hyde Park School is African American at 43.7% of enrollment, in Niagara Falls, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hyde Park School?
Hyde Park School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hyde Park School rank among schools in Niagara Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Hyde Park School ranks #8 of 8 schools in Niagara Falls, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Niagara Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Niagara Falls City School District?
Besides Hyde Park School, Niagara Falls City School District also operates Niagara Falls High School (2,034 students), Harry F Abate Elementary School (650 students), and Lasalle Preparatory School (539 students). See the Niagara Falls City School District district page for the complete list.