- Enrollment
- 1,358
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hilton, NY
Northwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Northwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361446004592
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwood Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Hilton · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 17.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwood Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwood Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Hilton, NY.
School address
District: Hilton Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361446004592 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Northwood Elementary School held near 735 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 64.5 → 66.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 361446004592 · Hilton, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
719 enr · 11.2:1 · 17.5% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Hilton High School (1,358 students)
Northwood Elementary School held near 735 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 64.5 → 66.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Northwood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hilton High Sc
Hilton High School
1,358 students
- Village Elemen
Village Elementary School
972 students
- This school
Northwood Elementary School
719 students
- Merton William
Merton Williams Middle School
615 students
- Quest Elementa 459
Quest Elementary School
459 students
What this shows Northwood Elementary School reports 719 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwood Elementary School compares
Northwood 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.5% | ▼ 69% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 719 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
719
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 48% in New York - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,994
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 360 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 2.4%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 84.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.2, Northwood Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hilton Central School District reports $20,994 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Village Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Merton Williams Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Quest Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 972
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~719 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwood Elementary School
How many students attend Northwood Elementary School?
Northwood Elementary School has 719 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hilton, NY. CCD year-over-year: 738 (2022-23) → 735 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwood Elementary School is 11.2:1, which is 5% 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 Northwood Elementary School?
17.5% of students at Northwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Northwood Elementary School is White at 84.3% of enrollment, in Hilton, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwood Elementary School?
Northwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northwood Elementary School rank among public schools in Hilton?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwood Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Hilton, 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 Hilton on the city page.
What other schools are in Hilton Central School District?
Besides Northwood Elementary School, Hilton Central School District also operates Hilton High School (1,358 students), Village Elementary School (972 students), and Merton Williams Middle School (615 students). See the Hilton Central School District district page for the complete list.