Hughes Elementary School recorded an enrollment of 409 white students during the 2025-26 school year, reflecting a 4.7% decrease from the prior year, according to the New York State Education Department.
During the 2025-26 academic period, the school enrolled 480 students overall, with white students comprising 85.2% of the student population, making them the largest ethnic group represented.
The school is situated within the New Hartford Central School District, which has its central office in New Hartford.
Out of five schools in the district, Perry Junior High School reported the largest number of white students, documenting an enrollment of 482 at that time.
World Population Review analysis indicated that New York’s public school system ranked second nationwide overall, though it stood at 31st for K-12 performance.
| Year | Total School Enrollment | Number of White Students | White Students % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 480 | 409 | 85.2% |
| 2024-25 | 486 | 429 | 88.3% |
| 2023-24 | 472 | 421 | 89.2% |
| 2022-23 | 453 | 397 | 87.6% |
Information in this article was obtained from the New York State Education Department. The source data can be found here.
