Enrollment
471
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rochester, NY
School 25-Nathaniel Hawthorne
Federal NCES profile for School 25-Nathaniel Hawthorne, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362475003398
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
School 25-Nathaniel Hawthorne earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of New York schools.
- #41 of 43
- schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.7:1
- large classes for New York
- 89.0%
- free-lunch eligible
School 25-Nathaniel Hawthorne has class sizes larger than 90% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, School 25-Nathaniel Hawthorne ranks #41 of 43 schools in Rochester, NY.
School address
District: Rochester City School District · New York
NCES ID 362475003398 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
89.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How School 25-Nathaniel Hawthorne compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at School 25-Nathaniel Hawthorne
School 25-Nathaniel Hawthorne is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Rochester, New York, enrolling 471 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.7:1 is larger than about 90% of New York schools and 33% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 89.0% of students qualify for free meals, 58% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 471 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 873 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #714, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 59/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Rochester City School District also operates Edison Career and Technology High School (1,362 students) and School of the Arts (1,065 students) alongside School 25-Nathaniel Hawthorne.
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 School 25-Nathaniel Hawthorne compares
School 25-Nathaniel Hawthorne 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 33% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.0% | ▲ 58% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 471 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
471
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
89.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 90% in New York - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.1%
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
$28,608
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
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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
African American 58.2%
Hispanic or Latino 23.4%
Two or More 9.1%
White 7.6%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 58.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, School 25-Nathaniel Hawthorne is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rochester City School District, which includes School 25-Nathaniel Hawthorne.
$28,608
Per student
+8%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+72%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.4%
State 64.3%
Federal 24.4%
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 School 25-Nathaniel Hawthorne Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edison Career and Technology High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| School of the Arts | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| School 33-John James Audubon | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin Upper School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| School 58-World of Inquiry School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to School 25-Nathaniel Hawthorne's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,362
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,065
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 980
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 969
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 896
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~471 students)
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Frequently asked questions about School 25-Nathaniel Hawthorne
How many students attend School 25-Nathaniel Hawthorne?
School 25-Nathaniel Hawthorne has 471 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rochester, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School 25-Nathaniel Hawthorne?
The student-teacher ratio at School 25-Nathaniel Hawthorne is 15.7:1, which is 33% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at School 25-Nathaniel Hawthorne?
89.0% of students at School 25-Nathaniel Hawthorne are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of School 25-Nathaniel Hawthorne?
The largest demographic group at School 25-Nathaniel Hawthorne is African American at 58.2% of enrollment, in Rochester, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for School 25-Nathaniel Hawthorne?
School 25-Nathaniel Hawthorne has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 School 25-Nathaniel Hawthorne rank among schools in Rochester?
By Resource Investment Index, School 25-Nathaniel Hawthorne ranks #41 of 43 schools in Rochester, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rochester on the city page.
Is School 25-Nathaniel Hawthorne a good school?
School 25-Nathaniel Hawthorne earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 Rochester City School District?
Besides School 25-Nathaniel Hawthorne, Rochester City School District also operates Edison Career and Technology High School (1,362 students), School of the Arts (1,065 students), and School 33-John James Audubon (980 students). See the Rochester City School District district page for the complete list.
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