- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Binghamton, NY
Brookside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Brookside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362838003821
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brookside Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of New York schools.
- #10 of 10
- schools in Binghamton · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 43.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Brookside Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brookside Elementary School ranks #10 of 10 schools in Binghamton, NY.
School address
District: Susquehanna Valley Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362838003821 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Brookside Elementary School held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 362838003821 · Binghamton, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
401 enr · 14.9:1 · 43.0% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Susquehanna Valley Senior High School (420 students)
Brookside Elementary School held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Brookside Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Susquehanna Va
Susquehanna Valley Senior High School
420 students
- This school
Brookside Elementary School
401 students
- Richard T Stan
Richard T Stank Middle School
315 students
- F P Donnelly S
F P Donnelly School
306 students
What this shows Brookside Elementary School reports 401 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brookside Elementary School compares
Brookside Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 26% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.0% | ▼ 23% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 401 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
401
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 86% in New York - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.4%
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
$26,568
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.3%
Two or More 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Asian 2.7%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.0, Brookside Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Susquehanna Valley Central School District reports $26,568 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brookside Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susquehanna Valley Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Richard T Stank Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| F P Donnelly School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brookside Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Nationwide other 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 (~401 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brookside Elementary School
How many students attend Brookside Elementary School?
Brookside Elementary School has 401 students enrolled. It is a public school in Binghamton, NY. CCD year-over-year: 386 (2022-23) → 391 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brookside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brookside Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 26% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brookside Elementary School?
43.0% of students at Brookside Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brookside Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Brookside Elementary School is White at 86.3% of enrollment, in Binghamton, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brookside Elementary School?
Brookside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Brookside Elementary School rank among schools in Binghamton?
By Resource Investment Index, Brookside Elementary School ranks #10 of 10 schools in Binghamton, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Binghamton on the city page.
What other schools are in Susquehanna Valley Central School District?
Besides Brookside Elementary School, Susquehanna Valley Central School District also operates Susquehanna Valley Senior High School (420 students), Richard T Stank Middle School (315 students), and F P Donnelly School (306 students). See the Susquehanna Valley Central School District district page for the complete list.