- Enrollment
- 1,121
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hyde Park, NY
Ralph R Smith School
Federal NCES profile for Ralph R Smith 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 361518001274
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ralph R Smith School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Hyde Park · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.2:1
- small classes for New York
- 47.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ralph R Smith School has class sizes smaller than 80% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ralph R Smith School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Hyde Park, NY.
School address
District: Hyde Park Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361518001274 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Ralph R Smith School grew from 340 students in 2022-23 to 358 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.7 → 34.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 361518001274 · Hyde Park, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
332 enr · 9.2:1 · 47.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin D Roosevelt Senior High School (1,121 students)
Ralph R Smith School grew from 340 students in 2022-23 to 358 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 36.7 → 34.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ralph R Smith School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin D Roo
Franklin D Roosevelt Senior High School
1,121 students
- Haviland Middl
Haviland Middle School
757 students
- North Park Ele
North Park Elementary School
463 students
- This school 332
Ralph R Smith School
332 students
- Violet Avenue 312
Violet Avenue School
312 students
- Netherwood Sch 301
Netherwood School
301 students
What this shows Ralph R Smith School reports 332 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ralph R Smith School compares
Ralph R Smith School is a growing 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 | 9.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.9% | ▼ 15% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 332 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
332
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below 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
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 20% in New York - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.8%
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
$28,909
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.3%
Hispanic or Latino 25.3%
African American 11.1%
Two or More 9.3%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 50.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, Ralph R Smith School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Hyde Park Central School District reports $28,909 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ralph R Smith School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin D Roosevelt Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Haviland Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Park Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Violet Avenue School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Netherwood School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ralph R Smith School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~332 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ralph R Smith School
How many students attend Ralph R Smith School?
Ralph R Smith School has 332 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hyde Park, NY. CCD year-over-year: 340 (2022-23) → 358 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ralph R Smith School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ralph R Smith School is 9.2:1, which is 22% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 41% 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 Ralph R Smith School?
47.9% of students at Ralph R Smith School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ralph R Smith School?
The largest demographic group at Ralph R Smith School is White at 50.3% of enrollment, in Hyde Park, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ralph R Smith School?
Ralph R Smith School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Ralph R Smith School rank among elementary schools in Hyde Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Ralph R Smith School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Hyde Park, 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 Hyde Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Hyde Park Central School District?
Besides Ralph R Smith School, Hyde Park Central School District also operates Franklin D Roosevelt Senior High School (1,121 students), Haviland Middle School (757 students), and North Park Elementary School (463 students). See the Hyde Park Central School District district page for the complete list.