- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Greenlawn, NY
Thomas J Lahey Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Thomas J Lahey Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361362001117
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas J Lahey Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Greenlawn · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- students per teacher
- 11.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas J Lahey Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas J Lahey Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Greenlawn, NY.
School address
District: Harborfields Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361362001117 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Thomas J Lahey Elementary School held near 581 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 56.1 → 54.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 361362001117 · Greenlawn, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
602 enr · 10.8:1 · 11.2% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Harborfields High School (923 students)
Thomas J Lahey Elementary School held near 581 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 56.1 → 54.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Thomas J Lahey Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harborfields H
Harborfields High School
923 students
- Oldfield Middl
Oldfield Middle School
627 students
- Washington Dri
Washington Drive Primary School
621 students
- This school
Thomas J Lahey Elementary School
602 students
What this shows Thomas J Lahey Elementary School reports 602 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas J Lahey Elementary School compares
Thomas J Lahey 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.2% | ▼ 80% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 602 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
602
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.2%
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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 42% in New York - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.6%
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
$31,996
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 4.8%
African American 2.3%
Largest group: White at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.7, Thomas J Lahey Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Harborfields Central School District reports $31,996 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thomas J Lahey Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harborfields High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oldfield Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Drive Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas J Lahey Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~602 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas J Lahey Elementary School
How many students attend Thomas J Lahey Elementary School?
Thomas J Lahey Elementary School has 602 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Greenlawn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 571 (2022-23) → 581 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas J Lahey Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas J Lahey Elementary School is 10.8:1, which is 8% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 31% 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 Thomas J Lahey Elementary School?
11.2% of students at Thomas J Lahey Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas J Lahey Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Thomas J Lahey Elementary School is White at 67.8% of enrollment, in Greenlawn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas J Lahey Elementary School?
Thomas J Lahey Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Thomas J Lahey Elementary School rank among public schools in Greenlawn?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas J Lahey Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Greenlawn, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Harborfields Central School District?
Besides Thomas J Lahey Elementary School, Harborfields Central School District also operates Harborfields High School (923 students), Oldfield Middle School (627 students), and Washington Drive Primary School (621 students). See the Harborfields Central School District district page for the complete list.