- Enrollment
- 1,421
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New York, NY
Paula Hedbavny School
Federal NCES profile for Paula Hedbavny School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360008305642
👥 S:T ratio 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paula Hedbavny School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of New York schools.
- #25 of 46
- elementary schools in New York · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.4:1
- small classes for New York
- 67.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Paula Hedbavny School has class sizes smaller than 93% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paula Hedbavny School ranks #25 of 46 elementary schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 6 · New York
NCES ID 360008305642 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Paula Hedbavny School shrank from 339 students in 2022-23 to 290 in 2023-24 (-14.5%).
Teacher FTE held 35.2 → 35.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-49 students YoY 360008305642 · New York, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
258 enr · 7.4:1 · 67.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: A Philip Randolph Campus High School (1,421 students)
Paula Hedbavny School shrank from 339 students in 2022-23 to 290 in 2023-24 (-14.5%). Teacher FTE held 35.2 → 35.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Paula Hedbavny School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- A Philip Rando
A Philip Randolph Campus High School
1,421 students
- Washington Hei
Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School
908 students
- Ps/is 187 Huds
Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs
744 students
- Gregorio Luper
Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics
658 students
- Ps 173
Ps 173
597 students
- This school 258
Paula Hedbavny School
258 students
What this shows Paula Hedbavny School reports 258 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paula Hedbavny School compares
Paula Hedbavny School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 7.4:1 | ▼ 37% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.3% | ▲ 20% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 258 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.4:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
258
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above 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
7.4:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 7% in New York - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
60.9%
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.8%
White 10.9%
African American 6.2%
Two or More 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.5, Paula Hedbavny School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Paula Hedbavny School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Philip Randolph Campus High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 173 | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paula Hedbavny School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
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 (~258 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paula Hedbavny School
How many students attend Paula Hedbavny School?
Paula Hedbavny School has 258 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 339 (2022-23) → 290 (2023-24), down 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paula Hedbavny School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paula Hedbavny School is 7.4:1, which is 37% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 53% 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 Paula Hedbavny School?
67.3% of students at Paula Hedbavny School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paula Hedbavny School?
The largest demographic group at Paula Hedbavny School is Hispanic or Latino at 81.8% of enrollment, in New York, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paula Hedbavny School?
Paula Hedbavny School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Paula Hedbavny School rank among elementary schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Paula Hedbavny School ranks #25 of 46 elementary schools in New York, 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 New York on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 6?
Besides Paula Hedbavny School, New York City Geographic District # 6 also operates A Philip Randolph Campus High School (1,421 students), Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School (908 students), and Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs (744 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 6 district page for the complete list.