Enrollment
388
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vestal Hills Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vestal Hills Elementary School
Vestal Hills Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Vestal, New York, enrolling 388 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.5:1 is larger than about 89% of New York schools and 31% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 388 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 766 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #643, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Asian (18%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 388 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Vestal Central School District also operates Vestal Senior High School (1,015 students) and Vestal Middle School (847 students) alongside Vestal Hills 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 Vestal Hills Elementary School compares
Vestal Hills 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$22,239
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vestal Central School District, which includes Vestal Hills Elementary School.
$22,239
Per student
-16%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.7%
State 36.7%
Federal 9.6%
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 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
- 1,015
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
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 (~388 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Vestal Hills Elementary School a good school?
Vestal Hills Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% 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 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.
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