- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Black River, NY
Black River School
Federal NCES profile for Black River School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360663000443
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Black River School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of New York schools.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 27.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 572
- students enrolled
Black River School has class sizes larger than 77% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Carthage Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360663000443 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+86 students YoY
Black River School grew from 460 students in 2022-23 to 546 in 2023-24 (+18.7%).
Teacher FTE added 42.2 → 47.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+86 students YoY 360663000443 · Black River, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
572 enr · 13.6:1 · 27.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Carthage Middle School (925 students)
Black River School grew from 460 students in 2022-23 to 546 in 2023-24 (+18.7%). Teacher FTE added 42.2 → 47.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Black River School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carthage Middl
Carthage Middle School
925 students
- Carthage Senio
Carthage Senior High School
887 students
- This school
Black River School
572 students
- Carthage Eleme
Carthage Elementary School
394 students
- West Carthage
West Carthage Elementary School
390 students
What this shows Black River School reports 572 students on the CCD universe file.
How Black River School compares
Black River School is a growing 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 | 13.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.0% | ▼ 52% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 572 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
572
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 77% in New York - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$22,026
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.2%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%
African American 9.6%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, Black River School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Carthage Central School District reports $22,026 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Black River School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carthage Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carthage Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carthage Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Carthage Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Black River School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~572 students)
Frequently asked questions about Black River School
How many students attend Black River School?
Black River School has 572 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Black River, NY. CCD year-over-year: 460 (2022-23) → 546 (2023-24), up 86.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Black River School?
The student-teacher ratio at Black River School is 13.6:1, which is 15% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Black River School?
27.0% of students at Black River School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Black River School?
The largest demographic group at Black River School is White at 62.2% of enrollment, in Black River, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Black River School?
Black River School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Carthage Central School District?
Besides Black River School, Carthage Central School District also operates Carthage Middle School (925 students), Carthage Senior High School (887 students), and Carthage Elementary School (394 students). See the Carthage Central School District district page for the complete list.