Enrollment
459
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hilton, NY
Quest Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Quest Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361446000091
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Quest Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Hilton · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 18.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Quest Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Quest Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Hilton, NY.
School address
District: Hilton Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361446000091 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Quest Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Quest Elementary School
Quest Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Hilton, New York, enrolling 459 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.4% free-meal eligibility runs 67% below the New York average.
With 459 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 662 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #401.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 459 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Hilton Central School District spends $19,276 per pupil, 27% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Hilton Central School District also operates Hilton High School (1,358 students) and Village Elementary School (972 students) alongside Quest 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 Quest Elementary School compares
Quest 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 | 12.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.4% | ▼ 67% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 459 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
459
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in New York - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.8%
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
$19,276
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 459 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 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 87.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.7, Quest Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hilton Central School District, which includes Quest Elementary School.
$19,276
Per student
-27%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.1%
State 46.9%
Federal 11.0%
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 Quest 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 |
| Northwood Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Merton Williams Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Quest Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,358
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 972
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other 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 (~459 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Quest Elementary School
How many students attend Quest Elementary School?
Quest Elementary School has 459 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hilton, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Quest Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Quest Elementary School is 12.1:1, which is 3% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Quest Elementary School?
18.4% of students at Quest Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Quest Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Quest Elementary School is White at 87.6% of enrollment, in Hilton, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Quest Elementary School?
Quest Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Quest Elementary School rank among public schools in Hilton?
By Resource Investment Index, Quest Elementary School ranks #3 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.
Is Quest Elementary School a good school?
Quest Elementary School earns 42/100 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 Hilton Central School District?
Besides Quest Elementary School, Hilton Central School District also operates Hilton High School (1,358 students), Village Elementary School (972 students), and Northwood Elementary School (719 students). See the Hilton Central School District district page for the complete list.
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