Enrollment
471
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marcellus, NY
K C Heffernan Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for K C Heffernan Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361848001663
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
K C Heffernan Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Marcellus · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 15.7%
- free-lunch eligible
K C Heffernan Elementary School has class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, K C Heffernan Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Marcellus, NY.
School address
District: Marcellus Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361848001663 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How K C Heffernan Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at K C Heffernan Elementary School
K C Heffernan Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Marcellus, New York, enrolling 471 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.7% free-meal eligibility runs 72% below the New York average.
With 471 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 596 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #356.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 15/100).
17.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Marcellus Central School District also operates C S Driver Middle School (501 students) and Marcellus High School (435 students) alongside K C Heffernan 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 K C Heffernan Elementary School compares
K C Heffernan 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 21% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.7% | ▼ 72% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 471 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
471
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 82% in New York - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$22,702
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 + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 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 91.9%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Asian 0.4%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.3, K C Heffernan Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marcellus Central School District, which includes K C Heffernan Elementary School.
$22,702
Per student
-14%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.4%
State 42.9%
Federal 10.7%
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 K C Heffernan Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| C S Driver Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marcellus High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to K C Heffernan Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other 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 (~471 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about K C Heffernan Elementary School
How many students attend K C Heffernan Elementary School?
K C Heffernan Elementary School has 471 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marcellus, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at K C Heffernan Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at K C Heffernan Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 21% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at K C Heffernan Elementary School?
15.7% of students at K C Heffernan Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of K C Heffernan Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at K C Heffernan Elementary School is White at 91.9% of enrollment, in Marcellus, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for K C Heffernan Elementary School?
K C Heffernan Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 K C Heffernan Elementary School rank among public schools in Marcellus?
By Resource Investment Index, K C Heffernan Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Marcellus, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Marcellus on the city page.
Is K C Heffernan Elementary School a good school?
K C Heffernan Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools. It is also less 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 Marcellus Central School District?
Besides K C Heffernan Elementary School, Marcellus Central School District also operates C S Driver Middle School (501 students) and Marcellus High School (435 students). See the Marcellus Central School District district page for the complete list.
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