- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dobbs Ferry, NY
Springhurst Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Springhurst Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360912000703
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Springhurst Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Dobbs Ferry · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- students per teacher
- 11.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Springhurst Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Springhurst Elementary School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Dobbs Ferry, NY.
School address
District: Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 360912000703 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Springhurst Elementary School held near 709 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 65.7 → 70.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 360912000703 · Dobbs Ferry, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
677 enr · 10.4:1 · 11.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Dobbs Ferry High School (459 students)
Springhurst Elementary School held near 709 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 65.7 → 70.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Springhurst Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Springhurst Elementary School
677 students
- Dobbs Ferry Hi
Dobbs Ferry High School
459 students
- Dobbs Ferry Mi
Dobbs Ferry Middle School
345 students
What this shows Springhurst Elementary School reports 677 students on the CCD universe file.
How Springhurst Elementary School compares
Springhurst 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.5% | ▼ 80% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 677 | top 20% | - | - |
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.
677
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% 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
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
12.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$32,741
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 677 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.7%
Hispanic or Latino 19.5%
Two or More 8.1%
Asian 6.4%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 63.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Springhurst Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District reports $32,741 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Springhurst Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dobbs Ferry High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dobbs Ferry Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Springhurst Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~677 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Springhurst Elementary School
How many students attend Springhurst Elementary School?
Springhurst Elementary School has 677 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dobbs Ferry, NY. CCD year-over-year: 695 (2022-23) → 709 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springhurst Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Springhurst Elementary 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 percentage of students receive free lunch at Springhurst Elementary School?
11.5% of students at Springhurst Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Springhurst Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Springhurst Elementary School is White at 63.7% of enrollment, in Dobbs Ferry, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Springhurst Elementary School?
Springhurst Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Springhurst Elementary School rank among public schools in Dobbs Ferry?
By Resource Investment Index, Springhurst Elementary School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Dobbs Ferry, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Dobbs Ferry on the city page.
What other schools are in Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District?
Besides Springhurst Elementary School, Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District also operates Dobbs Ferry High School (459 students) and Dobbs Ferry Middle School (345 students). See the Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District district page for the complete list.