Enrollment
484
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cazenovia, NY
Burton Street Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Burton Street Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360678000465
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burton Street Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Cazenovia · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 23.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Burton Street Elementary School has class sizes larger than 96% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burton Street Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Cazenovia, NY.
School address
District: Cazenovia Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360678000465 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+52% 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
What stands out at Burton Street Elementary School
Burton Street Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Cazenovia, New York, enrolling 484 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.9:1 is larger than about 96% of New York schools and 52% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.3% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the New York average.
With 484 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 799 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #716, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 13/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Cazenovia Central School District also operates Cazenovia High School (560 students) and Cazenovia Middle School (314 students) alongside Burton Street 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 Burton Street Elementary School compares
Burton Street 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 52% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.3% | ▼ 59% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 484 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
484
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 52% above state mean
Top 96% in New York - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.6%
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
$21,502
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 + 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
- 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 13.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.0, Burton Street Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cazenovia Central School District, which includes Burton Street Elementary School.
$21,502
Per student
-19%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Burton Street Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cazenovia High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cazenovia Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burton Street Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary 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 (~484 students)
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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 an 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 17.9:1, which is 52% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Cazenovia, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burton Street Elementary School?
Burton Street Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Burton Street Elementary School rank among public schools in Cazenovia?
By Resource Investment Index, Burton Street Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Cazenovia, 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 Cazenovia on the city page.
Is Burton Street Elementary School a good school?
Burton Street Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% 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 Cazenovia Central School District?
Besides Burton Street Elementary School, Cazenovia Central School District also operates Cazenovia High School (560 students) and Cazenovia Middle School (314 students). See the Cazenovia Central School District district page for the complete list.
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