Enrollment
331
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hornell, NY
North Hornell School
Federal NCES profile for North Hornell School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361482004299
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Hornell School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Hornell · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for New York
- 43.7%
- free-lunch eligible
North Hornell School has class sizes larger than 97% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Hornell School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hornell, NY.
School address
District: Hornell City School District · New York
NCES ID 361482004299 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+65% 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
What stands out at North Hornell School
North Hornell School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Hornell, New York, enrolling 331 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.5:1 is larger than about 97% of New York schools and 65% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 331 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 828 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #642, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (8%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 110 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 64.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Hornell City School District also operates Hornell Junior-Senior High School (650 students) and Hornell Intermediate School (487 students) alongside North Hornell 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 North Hornell School compares
North Hornell 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 65% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.7% | ▼ 22% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 331 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
331
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 65% above state mean
Top 97% in New York - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
64.0%
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
$23,578
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
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
- 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 34.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.9, North Hornell School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hornell City School District, which includes North Hornell School.
$23,578
Per student
-11%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How North Hornell School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hornell Junior-Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hornell Intermediate School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Hornell School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- 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 (~331 students)
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Frequently asked questions about North Hornell School
How many students attend North Hornell School?
North Hornell School has 331 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hornell, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Hornell School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Hornell School is 19.5:1, which is 65% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Hornell, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Hornell School?
North Hornell School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 North Hornell School rank among public schools in Hornell?
By Resource Investment Index, North Hornell School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hornell, 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 Hornell on the city page.
Is North Hornell School a good school?
North Hornell School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of 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 Hornell City School District?
Besides North Hornell School, Hornell City School District also operates Hornell Junior-Senior High School (650 students) and Hornell Intermediate School (487 students). See the Hornell City School District district page for the complete list.
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