Enrollment
463
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Park Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Park Elementary School
North Park Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Hyde Park, New York, enrolling 463 students.
At 11.3:1, 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 45.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 463 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 925 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #664, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 61/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.9% 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 North Park Elementary 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 Park Elementary School compares
North Park Elementary 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hyde Park Central School District, which includes North Park Elementary 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 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
- 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
- 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
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 (~463 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is North Park Elementary School a good school?
North Park Elementary School earns 32/100 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 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.
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