- Enrollment
- 1,407
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dix Hills, NY
Signal Hill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Signal Hill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361329001090
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Signal Hill Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of New York schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Dix Hills · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 15.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Signal Hill Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Signal Hill Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Dix Hills, NY.
School address
District: Half Hollow Hills Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361329001090 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Signal Hill Elementary School held near 665 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.3 → 49.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 361329001090 · Dix Hills, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
672 enr · 14.6:1 · 15.9% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Half Hollow Hills High School East (1,407 students)
Signal Hill Elementary School held near 665 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.3 → 49.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Signal Hill Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Half Hollow Hi
Half Hollow Hills High School East
1,407 students
- Half Hollow Hi
Half Hollow Hills High School West
1,028 students
- West Hollow Mi
West Hollow Middle School
968 students
- Vanderbilt Ele
Vanderbilt Elementary School
708 students
- Candlewood Mid
Candlewood Middle School
706 students
- This school
Signal Hill Elementary School
672 students
What this shows Signal Hill Elementary School reports 672 students on the CCD universe file.
How Signal Hill Elementary School compares
Signal Hill 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 24% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.9% | ▼ 72% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 672 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
672
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 84% in New York - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.0%
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
$34,956
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
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.8%
Asian 19.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
African American 5.5%
Two or More 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 54.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Signal Hill Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Half Hollow Hills Central School District reports $34,956 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Signal Hill Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half Hollow Hills High School East | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Half Hollow Hills High School West | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Hollow Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vanderbilt Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Candlewood Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Signal Hill Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,028
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 968
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~672 students)
Frequently asked questions about Signal Hill Elementary School
How many students attend Signal Hill Elementary School?
Signal Hill Elementary School has 672 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dix Hills, NY. CCD year-over-year: 643 (2022-23) → 665 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Signal Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Signal Hill Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 24% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Signal Hill Elementary School?
15.9% of students at Signal Hill Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Signal Hill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Signal Hill Elementary School is White at 54.8% of enrollment, in Dix Hills, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Signal Hill Elementary School?
Signal Hill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Signal Hill Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Dix Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Signal Hill Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Dix Hills, 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 Dix Hills on the city page.
What other schools are in Half Hollow Hills Central School District?
Besides Signal Hill Elementary School, Half Hollow Hills Central School District also operates Half Hollow Hills High School East (1,407 students), Half Hollow Hills High School West (1,028 students), and West Hollow Middle School (968 students). See the Half Hollow Hills Central School District district page for the complete list.