- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
K C Heffernan Elementary School grew from 420 students in 2022-23 to 458 in 2023-24 (+9.0%).
Teacher FTE added 33.1 → 34.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 361848001663 · Marcellus, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
471 enr · 14.3:1 · 15.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: C S Driver Middle School (501 students)
K C Heffernan Elementary School grew from 420 students in 2022-23 to 458 in 2023-24 (+9.0%). Teacher FTE added 33.1 → 34.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
K C Heffernan Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- C S Driver Mid
C S Driver Middle School
501 students
- This school
K C Heffernan Elementary School
471 students
- Marcellus High
Marcellus High School
435 students
What this shows K C Heffernan Elementary School reports 471 students on the CCD universe file.
How K C Heffernan Elementary School compares
K C Heffernan Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 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 methodology
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
$24,271
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
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.
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
District finance for Marcellus Central School District reports $24,271 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~471 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 420 (2022-23) → 458 (2023-24), up 38.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.