Enrollment
796
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Shirley, NY
John S Hobart Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for John S Hobart Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361869004677
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John S Hobart Elementary School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Shirley · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 57.4%
- free-lunch eligible
John S Hobart Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John S Hobart Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Shirley, NY.
School address
District: William Floyd Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 361869004677 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John S Hobart Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at John S Hobart Elementary School
John S Hobart Elementary School is a higher-need, large elementary school in Shirley, New York, enrolling 796 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 57.4% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 796 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 467 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #420, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (50%) and White (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 796 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
William Floyd Union Free School District also operates William Floyd High School (3,107 students) and William Floyd Middle School (1,124 students) alongside John S Hobart 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 John S Hobart Elementary School compares
John S Hobart 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.4% | ▲ 2% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 796 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
796
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in New York - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.7%
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
$26,177
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 796 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 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
Hispanic or Latino 50.4%
White 22.4%
African American 18.7%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, John S Hobart Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for William Floyd Union Free School District, which includes John S Hobart Elementary School.
$26,177
Per student
-1%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+58%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.8%
State 56.4%
Federal 10.8%
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 John S Hobart Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Floyd High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William Floyd Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William Paca Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moriches Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John S Hobart Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,107
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,124
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,078
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~796 students)
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Frequently asked questions about John S Hobart Elementary School
How many students attend John S Hobart Elementary School?
John S Hobart Elementary School has 796 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Shirley, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John S Hobart Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at John S Hobart Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 13% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John S Hobart Elementary School?
57.4% of students at John S Hobart Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John S Hobart Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at John S Hobart Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 50.4% of enrollment, in Shirley, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John S Hobart Elementary School?
John S Hobart Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower 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 John S Hobart Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Shirley?
By Resource Investment Index, John S Hobart Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Shirley, 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 Shirley on the city page.
Is John S Hobart Elementary School a good school?
John S Hobart Elementary School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 William Floyd Union Free School District?
Besides John S Hobart Elementary School, William Floyd Union Free School District also operates William Floyd High School (3,107 students), William Floyd Middle School (1,124 students), and William Paca Middle School (1,078 students). See the William Floyd Union Free School District district page for the complete list.
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