Enrollment
446
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Central Square, NY
Millard Hawk Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Millard Hawk Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360690000484
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 92
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Millard Hawk Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Central Square · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 49.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Millard Hawk Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Millard Hawk Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Central Square, NY.
School address
District: Central Square Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360690000484 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Millard Hawk Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Millard Hawk Elementary School
Millard Hawk Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Central Square, New York, enrolling 446 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.9:1 is larger than about 86% of New York schools and 26% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.1% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 446 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 882 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #98.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 41 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Central Square Central School District also operates Paul V Moore High School (1,026 students) and Central Square Middle School (799 students) alongside Millard Hawk 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 Millard Hawk Elementary School compares
Millard Hawk 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 26% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.1% | ▼ 13% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 446 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
446
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 86% in New York - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.3%
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
$22,981
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
Counselors11.0 FTE
Per 41 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 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 93.9%
Two or More 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 93.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.7, Millard Hawk Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Central Square Central School District, which includes Millard Hawk Elementary School.
$22,981
Per student
-13%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.8%
State 56.6%
Federal 13.6%
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 Millard Hawk Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul V Moore High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Square Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hastings Mallory Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aura a Cole Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brewerton Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Millard Hawk Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,026
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~446 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Millard Hawk Elementary School
How many students attend Millard Hawk Elementary School?
Millard Hawk Elementary School has 446 students enrolled. It is a public school in Central Square, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Millard Hawk Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Millard Hawk Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 26% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Millard Hawk Elementary School?
49.1% of students at Millard Hawk Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Millard Hawk Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Millard Hawk Elementary School is White at 93.9% of enrollment, in Central Square, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Millard Hawk Elementary School?
Millard Hawk Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Millard Hawk Elementary School rank among public schools in Central Square?
By Resource Investment Index, Millard Hawk Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Central Square, 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 Central Square on the city page.
Is Millard Hawk Elementary School a good school?
Millard Hawk Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% 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 Central Square Central School District?
Besides Millard Hawk Elementary School, Central Square Central School District also operates Paul V Moore High School (1,026 students), Central Square Middle School (799 students), and Hastings Mallory Elementary School (407 students). See the Central Square Central School District district page for the complete list.
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