At a glance
Reported students
349
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
41
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York other enrollment
41st percentile
Compared with 258 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
349
Hinsdale Central School: 349 reported students.
State peer staffing position
55th percentile
8.5:1 reported; state peer median 8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 353
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8:1
What the reported data says about Hinsdale Central School
Hinsdale Central School is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–12 in Hinsdale. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Hinsdale Central School District. NCES reports 349 students for 2024–25.
Among 258 combined / other schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 412 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 41st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.5:1, close to the New York median of 8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (90.3%) and multiracial (6.3%). Students served under IDEA represent 11.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Hinsdale Central School
- 1How do the reported 8.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 41 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 11.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 49.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White90.3%
- Hispanic2.6%
- Black0.6%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Hinsdale Central School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cattaraugus-Allegany-Erie-Wyoming BOCES Other · Cattaraugus-Allegany-Erie-Wyoming BOCES | KG–12 | 452 | 4.8 mi |
| East View Elementary School Elementary · Olean City School District | PK–03 | 347 | 5.6 mi |
| Olean Intermediate-Middle School Middle · Olean City School District | 04–07 | 534 | 5.8 mi |
| Olean Senior High School High · Olean City School District | 08–12 | 668 | 5.9 mi |
| Allegany-Limestone Middle-High School High · Allegany-Limestone Central School District | 06–12 | 562 | 6 mi |
| Washington West Elementary School Elementary · Olean City School District | PK–03 | 284 | 6.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hinsdale Central School
What grades does Hinsdale Central School serve?
Hinsdale Central School reports grades PK–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Hinsdale Central School District.
How many students attend Hinsdale Central School?
Hinsdale Central School reported 349 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 41st percentile among 258 New York combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 353 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hinsdale Central School?
The calculated ratio is 8.5:1, based on 349 students and 41 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Hinsdale Central School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hinsdale Central School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hinsdale Central School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Hinsdale Central School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
49.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Hinsdale Central School in?
Hinsdale Central School is part of Hinsdale Central School District, based in Hinsdale, NY, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hinsdale Central School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Cattaraugus-Allegany-Erie-Wyoming BOCES (4.8 mi), East View Elementary School (5.6 mi), Olean Intermediate-Middle School (5.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.