Enrollment
708
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dix Hills, NY
Vanderbilt Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Vanderbilt Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361329001093
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vanderbilt Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Dix Hills · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 16.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Vanderbilt Elementary School has class sizes larger than 87% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vanderbilt Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Dix Hills, NY.
School address
District: Half Hollow Hills Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361329001093 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vanderbilt Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vanderbilt Elementary School
Vanderbilt Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Dix Hills, New York, enrolling 708 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.1:1 is larger than about 87% of New York schools and 28% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.9% free-meal eligibility runs 70% below the New York average.
Enrollment of 708 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 517 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #47, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Asian (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
13.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Half Hollow Hills Central School District spends $33,730 per pupil, 28% above the New York average, a better-resourced district than most.
Half Hollow Hills Central School District also operates Half Hollow Hills High School East (1,407 students) and Half Hollow Hills High School West (1,028 students) alongside Vanderbilt 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 Vanderbilt Elementary School compares
Vanderbilt 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 28% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.9% | ▼ 70% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 708 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
708
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 87% in New York - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.3%
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
$33,730
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 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 46.0%
Asian 21.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
African American 10.6%
Two or More 5.8%
Largest group: White at 46.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, Vanderbilt Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Half Hollow Hills Central School District, which includes Vanderbilt Elementary School.
$33,730
Per student
+28%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+103%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 80.8%
State 16.0%
Federal 3.2%
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 Vanderbilt Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half Hollow Hills High School East | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Half Hollow Hills High School West | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Hollow Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Candlewood Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Signal Hill Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vanderbilt Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,407
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,028
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 968
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~708 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Vanderbilt Elementary School
How many students attend Vanderbilt Elementary School?
Vanderbilt Elementary School has 708 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dix Hills, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vanderbilt Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vanderbilt Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 28% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vanderbilt Elementary School?
16.9% of students at Vanderbilt Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vanderbilt Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Vanderbilt Elementary School is White at 46.0% of enrollment, in Dix Hills, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vanderbilt Elementary School?
Vanderbilt Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 Vanderbilt Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Dix Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Vanderbilt Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Dix Hills, 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 Dix Hills on the city page.
Is Vanderbilt Elementary School a good school?
Vanderbilt Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Half Hollow Hills Central School District?
Besides Vanderbilt Elementary School, Half Hollow Hills Central School District also operates Half Hollow Hills High School East (1,407 students), Half Hollow Hills High School West (1,028 students), and West Hollow Middle School (968 students). See the Half Hollow Hills Central School District district page for the complete list.
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