- Enrollment
- 1,358
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Quest Elementary School held near 450 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 40.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 361446000091 · Hilton, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
459 enr · 12.1:1 · 18.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Hilton High School (1,358 students)
Quest Elementary School held near 450 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 40.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Quest 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
- Northwood Elem
Northwood Elementary School
719 students
- Merton William
Merton Williams Middle School
615 students
- This school 459
Quest Elementary School
459 students
What this shows Quest Elementary School reports 459 students on the CCD universe file.
How Quest Elementary School compares
Quest 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~459 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 457 (2022-23) → 450 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.