Enrollment
484
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 360678000465
Burton Street Elementary School — Cazenovia, NY
Federal NCES profile for Burton Street Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 35/100.
👥 Class size 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 38
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Cazenovia Central School District · New York
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
+38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Burton Street Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Burton Street Elementary School reports 484 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 27.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 38% above the New York state mean of 11.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 2% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 23.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 59% below the New York average and 55% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 24.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Cazenovia Central School District spends $26,437 per pupil district-wide, below the New York average of $29,727 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 54.2% from local sources (property taxes), 35.6% from the state, and 10.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Burton Street Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New York state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 38% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.3% | ▼ 59% | 56.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 484 | top 60% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
23.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 59% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
— 38% above state mean
Top 94% in New York — lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$26,437
per pupil, district-wide
— below New York avg of $29,727
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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 + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 484 Top 60% in New York — larger than 40% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 27.0
Students per teacher 16.2:1 +38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 23.3% -59% vs state
NCES ID 360678000465
Student demographics
White 93.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 24.6%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cazenovia Central School District, which includes Burton Street Elementary School.
$26,437
Per student
-11%
vs New York
Avg $29,727
+36%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 54.2%
State 35.6%
Federal 10.2%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Burton Street Elementary School
How many students attend Burton Street Elementary School?
Burton Street Elementary School has 484 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in CAZENOVIA, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burton Street Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Burton Street Elementary School is 16.2:1, which is 38% higher than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Burton Street Elementary School?
23.3% of students at Burton Street Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burton Street Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Burton Street Elementary School is White at 93.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in CAZENOVIA, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burton Street Elementary School?
Burton Street Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.