Enrollment
332
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ralph R Smith School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ralph R Smith School
Ralph R Smith School is a mid-sized elementary school in Hyde Park, New York, enrolling 332 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 47.9% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 332 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 794 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #517.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Hyde Park Central School District also operates Franklin D Roosevelt Senior High School (1,121 students) and Haviland Middle School (757 students) alongside Ralph R Smith 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 Ralph R Smith School compares
Ralph R Smith 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$27,912
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hyde Park Central School District, which includes Ralph R Smith School.
$27,912
Per student
+6%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+68%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.5%
State 36.7%
Federal 8.9%
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 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
- 1,121
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
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 (~332 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.2:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Ralph R Smith School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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