- Enrollment
- 1,121
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hyde Park, NY
Netherwood School
Federal NCES profile for Netherwood School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361518001272
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Netherwood School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Hyde Park · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 37.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Netherwood School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Netherwood School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Hyde Park, NY.
School address
District: Hyde Park Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361518001272 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Netherwood School held near 291 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.9 → 32.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 361518001272 · Hyde Park, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
301 enr · 11.1:1 · 37.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin D Roosevelt Senior High School (1,121 students)
Netherwood School held near 291 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.9 → 32.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Netherwood School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin D Roo
Franklin D Roosevelt Senior High School
1,121 students
- Haviland Middl
Haviland Middle School
757 students
- North Park Ele
North Park Elementary School
463 students
- Ralph R Smith 332
Ralph R Smith School
332 students
- Violet Avenue 312
Violet Avenue School
312 students
- This school 301
Netherwood School
301 students
What this shows Netherwood School reports 301 students on the CCD universe file.
How Netherwood School compares
Netherwood 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.3% | ▼ 34% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 301 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
301
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in New York - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.9%
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
$28,909
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
4
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
Two or More 8.0%
African American 7.3%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.8, Netherwood School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Hyde Park Central School District reports $28,909 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Netherwood School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin D Roosevelt Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Haviland Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Park Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ralph R Smith School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Violet Avenue School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Netherwood School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~301 students)
Frequently asked questions about Netherwood School
How many students attend Netherwood School?
Netherwood School has 301 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hyde Park, NY. CCD year-over-year: 295 (2022-23) → 291 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Netherwood School?
The student-teacher ratio at Netherwood School is 11.1:1, which is 6% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 29% 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 Netherwood School?
37.3% of students at Netherwood School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Netherwood School?
The largest demographic group at Netherwood School is White at 60.5% of enrollment, in Hyde Park, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Netherwood School?
Netherwood School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Netherwood School rank among elementary schools in Hyde Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Netherwood School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Hyde Park, 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 Hyde Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Hyde Park Central School District?
Besides Netherwood School, Hyde Park Central School District also operates Franklin D Roosevelt Senior High School (1,121 students), Haviland Middle School (757 students), and North Park Elementary School (463 students). See the Hyde Park Central School District district page for the complete list.