Enrollment
301
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Netherwood School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Netherwood School
Netherwood School is a mid-sized elementary school in Hyde Park, New York, enrolling 301 students.
At 11.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 301 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 712 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #551, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 58/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Hyde Park Central School District also operates Franklin D Roosevelt Senior High School (1,121 students) and Haviland Middle School (757 students) alongside Netherwood 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 Netherwood School compares
Netherwood 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$27,912
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hyde Park Central School District, which includes Netherwood School.
$27,912
Per student
+6%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+68%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.5%
State 36.7%
Federal 8.9%
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 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
- 1,121
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
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 (~301 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Netherwood School a good school?
Netherwood School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 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.
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