Enrollment
334
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
2.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-96% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Prospect Hill School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Prospect Hill School
Prospect Hill School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Pelham, New York, enrolling 334 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 2.5% free-meal eligibility runs 96% below the New York average.
Enrollment of 334 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 160 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #38.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Two or More (13%) (diversity index 55/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Pelham Union Free School District also operates Pelham Memorial High School (852 students) and Pelham Middle School (705 students) alongside Prospect Hill 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 Prospect Hill School compares
Prospect Hill 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$26,220
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pelham Union Free School District, which includes Prospect Hill School.
$26,220
Per student
-1%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+58%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 83.6%
State 13.7%
Federal 2.7%
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 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
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- 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
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 (~334 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Prospect Hill School a good school?
Prospect Hill School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. 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 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.
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