Enrollment
473
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chittenango, NY
Bolivar Road Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bolivar Road Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360747000529
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bolivar Road Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Chittenango · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 33.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bolivar Road Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bolivar Road Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Chittenango, NY.
School address
District: Chittenango Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360747000529 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bolivar Road Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bolivar Road Elementary School
Bolivar Road Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Chittenango, New York, enrolling 473 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 473 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 914 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #91, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 118 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
15.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Chittenango Central School District also operates Chittenango High School (592 students) and Chittenango Middle School (558 students) alongside Bolivar Road 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 Bolivar Road Elementary School compares
Bolivar Road 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.1% | ▼ 41% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 473 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
473
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 79% in New York - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,515
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 118 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
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 89.4%
Two or More 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.6, Bolivar Road Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chittenango Central School District, which includes Bolivar Road Elementary School.
$21,515
Per student
-19%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.1%
State 51.2%
Federal 11.6%
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 Bolivar Road Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chittenango High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chittenango Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bridgeport Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bolivar Road Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~473 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Bolivar Road Elementary School
How many students attend Bolivar Road Elementary School?
Bolivar Road Elementary School has 473 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chittenango, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bolivar Road Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bolivar Road Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 18% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bolivar Road Elementary School?
33.1% of students at Bolivar 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 Bolivar Road Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bolivar Road Elementary School is White at 89.4% of enrollment, in Chittenango, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bolivar Road Elementary School?
Bolivar Road Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Bolivar Road Elementary School rank among public schools in Chittenango?
By Resource Investment Index, Bolivar Road Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Chittenango, 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 Chittenango on the city page.
Is Bolivar Road Elementary School a good school?
Bolivar Road Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools. 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 Chittenango Central School District?
Besides Bolivar Road Elementary School, Chittenango Central School District also operates Chittenango High School (592 students), Chittenango Middle School (558 students), and Bridgeport Elementary School (270 students). See the Chittenango Central School District district page for the complete list.
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