Enrollment
388
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Plattsburgh, NY
Arthur P Momot Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Arthur P Momot Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362328003260
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arthur P Momot Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Plattsburgh · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.2:1
- students per teacher
- 57.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Arthur P Momot Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arthur P Momot Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Plattsburgh, NY.
School address
District: Plattsburgh City School District · New York
NCES ID 362328003260 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arthur P Momot Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Arthur P Momot Elementary School
Arthur P Momot Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Plattsburgh, New York, enrolling 388 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 57.7% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 388 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 730 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #538, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 388 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Plattsburgh City School District also operates Plattsburgh Senior High School (566 students) and Stafford Middle School (392 students) alongside Arthur P Momot 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 Arthur P Momot Elementary School compares
Arthur P Momot 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.7% | ▲ 3% | 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
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
388
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 32% in New York - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.2%
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
$25,695
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 81.1%
African American 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.0, Arthur P Momot Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Plattsburgh City School District, which includes Arthur P Momot Elementary School.
$25,695
Per student
-3%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+55%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.0%
State 44.8%
Federal 8.2%
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 Arthur P Momot Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plattsburgh Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stafford Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Street School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arthur P Momot Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 218
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other 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 Arthur P Momot Elementary School
How many students attend Arthur P Momot Elementary School?
Arthur P Momot Elementary School has 388 students enrolled. It is a public school in Plattsburgh, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arthur P Momot Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arthur P Momot Elementary School is 10.2:1, which is 14% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 35% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arthur P Momot Elementary School?
57.7% of students at Arthur P Momot Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arthur P Momot Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Arthur P Momot Elementary School is White at 81.1% of enrollment, in Plattsburgh, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arthur P Momot Elementary School?
Arthur P Momot Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Arthur P Momot Elementary School rank among schools in Plattsburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Arthur P Momot Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Plattsburgh, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Plattsburgh on the city page.
Is Arthur P Momot Elementary School a good school?
Arthur P Momot Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 Plattsburgh City School District?
Besides Arthur P Momot Elementary School, Plattsburgh City School District also operates Plattsburgh Senior High School (566 students), Stafford Middle School (392 students), and Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School (248 students). See the Plattsburgh City School District district page for the complete list.
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