Enrollment
663
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hamburg, NY
Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361335001100
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Hamburg · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 20.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School has class sizes larger than 83% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Hamburg, NY.
School address
District: Hamburg Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361335001100 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School
Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Hamburg, New York, enrolling 663 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.1% free-meal eligibility runs 64% below the New York average.
Enrollment of 663 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 609 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #474, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Hamburg Central School District also operates Hamburg High School (979 students) and Hamburg Middle School (741 students) alongside Union Pleasant Avenue 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 Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School compares
Union Pleasant Avenue 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 22% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.1% | ▼ 64% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 663 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
663
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 83% in New York - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.3%
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
$21,396
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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 86.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 2.4%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.3, Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hamburg Central School District, which includes Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School.
$21,396
Per student
-19%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.2%
State 38.9%
Federal 10.9%
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 Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hamburg Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charlotte Avenue Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Armor Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boston Valley Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 979
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 741
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~663 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School
How many students attend Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School?
Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School has 663 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hamburg, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School is 14.4:1, which is 22% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School?
20.1% of students at Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School is White at 86.7% of enrollment, in Hamburg, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School?
Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Hamburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Hamburg, 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 Hamburg on the city page.
Is Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School a good school?
Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of New York schools. 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 Hamburg Central School District?
Besides Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School, Hamburg Central School District also operates Hamburg High School (979 students), Hamburg Middle School (741 students), and Charlotte Avenue Elementary School (382 students). See the Hamburg Central School District district page for the complete list.
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