- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Huntington, NY
James H Boyd Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for James H Boyd Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361068000840
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James H Boyd Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Huntington · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- students per teacher
- 17.5%
- free-lunch eligible
James H Boyd Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James H Boyd Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Huntington, NY.
School address
District: Elwood Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 361068000840 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
James H Boyd Elementary School held near 418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.1 → 37.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 361068000840 · Huntington, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
421 enr · 10.5:1 · 17.5% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Elwood/John Glenn High School (677 students)
James H Boyd Elementary School held near 418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.1 → 37.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
James H Boyd Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elwood/John Gl
Elwood/John Glenn High School
677 students
- Elwood Middle
Elwood Middle School
425 students
- This school
James H Boyd Elementary School
421 students
- Harley Avenue
Harley Avenue Elementary School
410 students
What this shows James H Boyd Elementary School reports 421 students on the CCD universe file.
How James H Boyd Elementary School compares
James H Boyd 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.5% | ▼ 69% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
421
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 37% in New York - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.9%
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
$31,799
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.1%
Hispanic or Latino 24.2%
Asian 10.2%
African American 5.5%
Two or More 5.0%
Largest group: White at 55.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, James H Boyd Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Elwood Union Free School District reports $31,799 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James H Boyd Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elwood/John Glenn High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elwood Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harley Avenue Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James H Boyd Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~421 students)
Frequently asked questions about James H Boyd Elementary School
How many students attend James H Boyd Elementary School?
James H Boyd Elementary School has 421 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Huntington, NY. CCD year-over-year: 434 (2022-23) → 418 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James H Boyd Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at James H Boyd Elementary School is 10.5:1, which is 11% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 33% 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 James H Boyd Elementary School?
17.5% of students at James H Boyd Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James H Boyd Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at James H Boyd Elementary School is White at 55.1% of enrollment, in Huntington, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James H Boyd Elementary School?
James H Boyd Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 James H Boyd Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Huntington?
By Resource Investment Index, James H Boyd Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Huntington, 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 Huntington on the city page.
What other schools are in Elwood Union Free School District?
Besides James H Boyd Elementary School, Elwood Union Free School District also operates Elwood/John Glenn High School (677 students), Elwood Middle School (425 students), and Harley Avenue Elementary School (410 students). See the Elwood Union Free School District district page for the complete list.