- Enrollment
- 1,121
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hyde Park, NY
North Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361518001273
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Park Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Hyde Park · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 45.2%
- free-lunch eligible
North Park Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Park Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Hyde Park, NY.
School address
District: Hyde Park Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361518001273 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
North Park Elementary School held near 467 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.4 → 38.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 361518001273 · Hyde Park, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
463 enr · 11.3:1 · 45.2% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin D Roosevelt Senior High School (1,121 students)
North Park Elementary School held near 467 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.4 → 38.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
North Park Elementary 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
- This school
North Park Elementary School
463 students
- Ralph R Smith 332
Ralph R Smith School
332 students
- Violet Avenue 312
Violet Avenue School
312 students
- Netherwood Sch 301
Netherwood School
301 students
What this shows North Park Elementary School reports 463 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Park Elementary School compares
North Park Elementary 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.2% | ▼ 20% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 463 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
463
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in New York - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.9%
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
7
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.4%
Hispanic or Latino 23.8%
African American 10.2%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 56.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.0, North Park Elementary 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 North Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin D Roosevelt Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Haviland Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ralph R Smith School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Violet Avenue School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Netherwood School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Park Elementary 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
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~463 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Park Elementary School
How many students attend North Park Elementary School?
North Park Elementary School has 463 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hyde Park, NY. CCD year-over-year: 476 (2022-23) → 467 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Park Elementary School is 11.3:1, which is 4% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 28% 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 North Park Elementary School?
45.2% of students at North Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Park Elementary School is White at 56.4% of enrollment, in Hyde Park, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Park Elementary School?
North Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 North Park Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Hyde Park?
By Resource Investment Index, North Park Elementary School ranks #3 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 North Park Elementary School, Hyde Park Central School District also operates Franklin D Roosevelt Senior High School (1,121 students), Haviland Middle School (757 students), and Ralph R Smith School (332 students). See the Hyde Park Central School District district page for the complete list.