- Enrollment
- 1,407
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Vanderbilt Elementary School held near 705 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.4 → 49.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 361329001093 · Dix Hills, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
708 enr · 15.1:1 · 16.9% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Half Hollow Hills High School East (1,407 students)
Vanderbilt Elementary School held near 705 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.4 → 49.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Vanderbilt Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Half Hollow Hi
Half Hollow Hills High School East
1,407 students
- Half Hollow Hi
Half Hollow Hills High School West
1,028 students
- West Hollow Mi
West Hollow Middle School
968 students
- This school
Vanderbilt Elementary School
708 students
- Candlewood Mid
Candlewood Middle School
706 students
- Signal Hill El
Signal Hill Elementary School
672 students
What this shows Vanderbilt Elementary School reports 708 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vanderbilt Elementary School compares
Vanderbilt 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 | 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 methodology
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
$34,956
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 + 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.
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
District finance for Half Hollow Hills Central School District reports $34,956 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,028
- 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
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 (~708 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 703 (2022-23) → 705 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.