- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pelham, NY
Prospect Hill School
Federal NCES profile for Prospect Hill School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362268003189
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prospect Hill School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Pelham · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 2.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Prospect Hill School has class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prospect Hill School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Pelham, NY.
School address
District: Pelham Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 362268003189 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Prospect Hill School held near 336 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.5 → 22.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 362268003189 · Pelham, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
334 enr · 13.4:1 · 2.5% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Pelham Memorial High School (852 students)
Prospect Hill School held near 336 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.5 → 22.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Prospect Hill School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pelham Memoria
Pelham Memorial High School
852 students
- Pelham Middle
Pelham Middle School
705 students
- Hutchinson Sch
Hutchinson School
366 students
- This school 334
Prospect Hill School
334 students
- Colonial Schoo 296
Colonial School
296 students
- Siwanoy School 275
Siwanoy School
275 students
What this shows Prospect Hill School reports 334 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prospect Hill School compares
Prospect Hill 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 | 13.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.5% | ▼ 96% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
334
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 96% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 75% in New York - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$27,631
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.0%
Two or More 13.2%
Asian 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
African American 3.9%
Largest group: White at 64.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Prospect Hill School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Pelham Union Free School District reports $27,631 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prospect Hill School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pelham Memorial High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pelham Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hutchinson School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colonial School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Siwanoy School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prospect Hill School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~334 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prospect Hill School
How many students attend Prospect Hill School?
Prospect Hill School has 334 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pelham, NY. CCD year-over-year: 325 (2022-23) → 336 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prospect Hill School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prospect Hill School is 13.4:1, which is 14% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Prospect Hill School?
2.5% of students at Prospect Hill School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prospect Hill School?
The largest demographic group at Prospect Hill School is White at 64.0% of enrollment, in Pelham, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prospect Hill School?
Prospect Hill School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Prospect Hill School rank among elementary schools in Pelham?
By Resource Investment Index, Prospect Hill School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Pelham, 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 Pelham on the city page.
What other schools are in Pelham Union Free School District?
Besides Prospect Hill School, Pelham Union Free School District also operates Pelham Memorial High School (852 students), Pelham Middle School (705 students), and Hutchinson School (366 students). See the Pelham Union Free School District district page for the complete list.