Enrollment
452
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Attica, NY
Attica Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Attica Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360342000097
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Attica Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Attica · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 34.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Attica Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Attica Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Attica, NY.
School address
District: Attica Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360342000097 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Attica Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Attica Elementary School
Attica Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Attica, New York, enrolling 452 students.
At 11.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 452 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.
Against 912 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #445.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Attica Central School District also operates Attica Junior High School (346 students) and Attica Senior High School (326 students) alongside Attica 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 Attica Elementary School compares
Attica 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 | 11.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.2% | ▼ 39% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 452 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
452
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in New York - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.1%
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
$25,479
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 95.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 95.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.9, Attica Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Attica Central School District, which includes Attica Elementary School.
$25,479
Per student
-4%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+54%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.2%
State 56.1%
Federal 13.6%
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 Attica Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attica Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Attica Senior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Attica Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- 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 (~452 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Attica Elementary School
How many students attend Attica Elementary School?
Attica Elementary School has 452 students enrolled. It is a public school in Attica, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Attica Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Attica Elementary School is 11.9:1, which is 1% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Attica Elementary School?
34.2% of students at Attica Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Attica Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Attica Elementary School is White at 95.4% of enrollment, in Attica, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Attica Elementary School?
Attica Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Attica Elementary School rank among public schools in Attica?
By Resource Investment Index, Attica Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Attica, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Attica on the city page.
Is Attica Elementary School a good school?
Attica Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Attica Central School District?
Besides Attica Elementary School, Attica Central School District also operates Attica Junior High School (346 students) and Attica Senior High School (326 students). See the Attica Central School District district page for the complete list.
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