- Enrollment
- 1,015
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Vestal, NY
Vestal Hills Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Vestal Hills Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362961003990
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vestal Hills Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of New York schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Vestal · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for New York
- 28.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Vestal Hills Elementary School has class sizes larger than 89% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vestal Hills Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Vestal, NY.
School address
District: Vestal Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362961003990 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Vestal Hills Elementary School grew from 380 students in 2022-23 to 405 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 25.2 → 28.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 362961003990 · Vestal, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
388 enr · 15.5:1 · 28.2% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Vestal Senior High School (1,015 students)
Vestal Hills Elementary School grew from 380 students in 2022-23 to 405 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE added 25.2 → 28.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Vestal Hills Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vestal Senior
Vestal Senior High School
1,015 students
- Vestal Middle
Vestal Middle School
847 students
- This school 388
Vestal Hills Elementary School
388 students
- African Road E 325
African Road Elementary School
325 students
- Glenwood Eleme 310
Glenwood Elementary School
310 students
- Tioga Hills El 269
Tioga Hills Elementary School
269 students
What this shows Vestal Hills Elementary School reports 388 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vestal Hills Elementary School compares
Vestal Hills Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.2% | ▼ 50% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 388 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
388
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 89% in New York - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.5%
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
$22,787
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 388 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 61.9%
Asian 17.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
African American 7.0%
Two or More 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 61.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Vestal Hills Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Vestal Central School District reports $22,787 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vestal Hills Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vestal Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vestal Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| African Road Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glenwood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tioga Hills Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vestal Hills Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~388 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vestal Hills Elementary School
How many students attend Vestal Hills Elementary School?
Vestal Hills Elementary School has 388 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Vestal, NY. CCD year-over-year: 380 (2022-23) → 405 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vestal Hills Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vestal Hills Elementary School is 15.5:1, which is 31% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vestal Hills Elementary School?
28.2% of students at Vestal Hills Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vestal Hills Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Vestal Hills Elementary School is White at 61.9% of enrollment, in Vestal, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vestal Hills Elementary School?
Vestal Hills Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Vestal Hills Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Vestal?
By Resource Investment Index, Vestal Hills Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Vestal, 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 Vestal on the city page.
What other schools are in Vestal Central School District?
Besides Vestal Hills Elementary School, Vestal Central School District also operates Vestal Senior High School (1,015 students), Vestal Middle School (847 students), and African Road Elementary School (325 students). See the Vestal Central School District district page for the complete list.