- Enrollment
- 1,015
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Vestal, NY
African Road Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for African Road Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362961003984
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
African Road Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of New York schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Vestal · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 30.0%
- free-lunch eligible
African Road Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, African Road Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Vestal, NY.
School address
District: Vestal Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362961003984 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
African Road Elementary School shrank from 327 students in 2022-23 to 306 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 26.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 362961003984 · Vestal, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
325 enr · 14.1:1 · 30.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Vestal Senior High School (1,015 students)
African Road Elementary School shrank from 327 students in 2022-23 to 306 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 26.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
African Road 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
- Vestal Hills E 388
Vestal Hills Elementary School
388 students
- This school 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 African Road Elementary School reports 325 students on the CCD universe file.
How African Road Elementary School compares
African Road Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.0% | ▼ 47% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 325 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
325
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 81% in New York - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 325 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 49.8%
Asian 35.1%
African American 5.8%
Two or More 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Largest group: White at 49.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, African Road 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 African Road 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 |
| Vestal Hills 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 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to African Road 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
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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 (~325 students)
Frequently asked questions about African Road Elementary School
How many students attend African Road Elementary School?
African Road Elementary School has 325 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Vestal, NY. CCD year-over-year: 327 (2022-23) → 306 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at African Road Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at African Road Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 19% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at African Road Elementary School?
30.0% of students at African Road Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of African Road Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at African Road Elementary School is White at 49.8% of enrollment, in Vestal, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for African Road Elementary School?
African Road Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 African Road Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Vestal?
By Resource Investment Index, African Road Elementary School ranks #1 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 African Road Elementary School, Vestal Central School District also operates Vestal Senior High School (1,015 students), Vestal Middle School (847 students), and Vestal Hills Elementary School (388 students). See the Vestal Central School District district page for the complete list.