- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elmsford, NY
Carl L Dixson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Carl L Dixson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361065000839
👥 S:T ratio 74
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carl L Dixson Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Elmsford · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.4:1
- small classes for New York
- 39.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Carl L Dixson Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 96% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carl L Dixson Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Elmsford, NY.
School address
District: Elmsford Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 361065000839 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Carl L Dixson Elementary School shrank from 154 students in 2022-23 to 132 in 2023-24 (-14.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.1 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 361065000839 · Elmsford, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
116 enr · 6.4:1 · 39.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Alexander Hamilton High School (493 students)
Carl L Dixson Elementary School shrank from 154 students in 2022-23 to 132 in 2023-24 (-14.3%). Teacher FTE lost 18.1 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Carl L Dixson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alexander Hami
Alexander Hamilton High School
493 students
- Alice E Grady
Alice E Grady Elementary School
392 students
- This school 116
Carl L Dixson Elementary School
116 students
What this shows Carl L Dixson Elementary School reports 116 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carl L Dixson Elementary School compares
Carl L Dixson Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 6.4:1 | ▼ 46% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.6% | ▼ 30% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 116 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.4:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
116
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
6.4:1
students per teacher
- 46% below state mean
Top 4% in New York - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
59.5%
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
$33,489
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.3%
African American 19.8%
Asian 10.3%
White 6.9%
Two or More 2.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.1, Carl L Dixson Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Elmsford Union Free School District reports $33,489 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carl L Dixson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Hamilton High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alice E Grady Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carl L Dixson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~116 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carl L Dixson Elementary School
How many students attend Carl L Dixson Elementary School?
Carl L Dixson Elementary School has 116 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elmsford, NY. CCD year-over-year: 154 (2022-23) → 132 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carl L Dixson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carl L Dixson Elementary School is 6.4:1, which is 46% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 59% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carl L Dixson Elementary School?
39.6% of students at Carl L Dixson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carl L Dixson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Carl L Dixson Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 60.3% of enrollment, in Elmsford, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carl L Dixson Elementary School?
Carl L Dixson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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).
How does Carl L Dixson Elementary School rank among public schools in Elmsford?
By Resource Investment Index, Carl L Dixson Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Elmsford, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Elmsford Union Free School District?
Besides Carl L Dixson Elementary School, Elmsford Union Free School District also operates Alexander Hamilton High School (493 students) and Alice E Grady Elementary School (392 students). See the Elmsford Union Free School District district page for the complete list.