Enrollment
331
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 361482004299
North Hornell School — Hornell, NY
Federal NCES profile for North Hornell School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 34/100.
👥 Class size 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Hornell City School District · New York
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
+56% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Hornell School compares with New York and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
North Hornell School reports 331 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 17.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 56% above the New York state mean of 11.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 14% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 43.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 22% below the New York average and 16% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 110 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 64.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hornell City School District spends $28,949 per pupil district-wide, below the New York average of $29,727 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 16.5% from local sources (property taxes), 61.9% from the state, and 21.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Hornell School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New York state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 56% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.7% | ▼ 22% | 56.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 331 | top 31% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
43.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 22% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
— 56% above state mean
Top 98% in New York — lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
64.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$28,949
per pupil, district-wide
— below New York avg of $29,727
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 110 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 331 Top 31% in New York — larger than 69% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 17.0
Students per teacher 18.2:1 +56% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 43.7% -22% vs state
NCES ID 361482004299
Student demographics
White 79.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 8.2%
African American 2.4%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 79.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 110:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 64.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hornell City School District, which includes North Hornell School.
$28,949
Per student
-3%
vs New York
Avg $29,727
+49%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 16.5%
State 61.9%
Federal 21.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
Similar other schools in Hornell
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about North Hornell School
How many students attend North Hornell School?
North Hornell School has 331 students enrolled. It is a other school in HORNELL, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Hornell School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Hornell School is 18.2:1, which is 56% higher than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Hornell School?
43.7% of students at North Hornell School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Hornell School?
The largest demographic group at North Hornell School is White at 79.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in HORNELL, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Hornell School?
North Hornell School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.