- Enrollment
- 1,411
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ithaca, NY
South Hill School
Federal NCES profile for South Hill School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361557001343
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Hill School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Ithaca · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- students per teacher
- 363
- students enrolled
South Hill School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Hill School ranks #3 of 7 schools in Ithaca, NY.
School address
District: Ithaca City School District · New York
NCES ID 361557001343 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
South Hill School held near 370 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 361557001343 · Ithaca, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
363 enr · 10.4:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Ithaca Senior High School (1,411 students)
South Hill School held near 370 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
South Hill School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ithaca Senior
Ithaca Senior High School
1,411 students
- Dewitt Middle 559
Dewitt Middle School
559 students
- Boynton Middle 513
Boynton Middle School
513 students
- This school 363
South Hill School
363 students
- Belle Sherman 347
Belle Sherman School
347 students
- Northeast Scho 347
Northeast School
347 students
What this shows South Hill School reports 363 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Hill School compares
South Hill 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 363 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
363
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 35% in New York - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.9%
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
$27,800
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.7%
Two or More 14.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Asian 6.9%
African American 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 68.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.8, South Hill School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Ithaca City School District reports $27,800 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Hill School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ithaca Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dewitt Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boynton Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belle Sherman School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northeast School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Hill School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~363 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Hill School
How many students attend South Hill School?
South Hill School has 363 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ithaca, NY. CCD year-over-year: 380 (2022-23) → 370 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Hill School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Hill School is 10.4:1, which is 12% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Hill School?
The largest demographic group at South Hill School is White at 68.7% of enrollment, in Ithaca, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Hill School?
South Hill 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 South Hill School rank among schools in Ithaca?
By Resource Investment Index, South Hill School ranks #3 of 7 schools in Ithaca, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ithaca on the city page.
What other schools are in Ithaca City School District?
Besides South Hill School, Ithaca City School District also operates Ithaca Senior High School (1,411 students), Dewitt Middle School (559 students), and Boynton Middle School (513 students). See the Ithaca City School District district page for the complete list.