Enrollment
677
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Springhurst Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Springhurst Elementary School
Springhurst Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Dobbs Ferry, New York, enrolling 677 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.5% free-meal eligibility runs 80% below the New York average.
Enrollment of 677 puts it in the larger 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.
Among 431 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #335, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 677 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District spends $32,074 per pupil, 21% above the New York average, a better-resourced district than most.
Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District also operates Dobbs Ferry High School (459 students) and Dobbs Ferry Middle School (345 students) alongside Springhurst Elementary 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 Springhurst Elementary School compares
Springhurst Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$32,074
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District, which includes Springhurst Elementary School.
$32,074
Per student
+21%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+93%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 81.2%
State 15.1%
Federal 3.7%
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 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
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~677 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Springhurst Elementary School a good school?
Springhurst Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 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.
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