Enrollment
381
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Auburn, NY
Casey Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Casey Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360348000102
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Casey Park Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 87% of New York schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Auburn · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 8.5:1
- small classes for New York
- 77.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Casey Park Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 87% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Casey Park Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Auburn, NY.
School address
District: Auburn City School District · New York
NCES ID 360348000102 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Casey Park Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Casey Park Elementary School
Casey Park Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Auburn, New York, enrolling 381 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.5:1, Casey Park Elementary School is leaner than roughly 87% of New York schools and 28% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 77.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 381 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.
Against 842 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #332.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Two or More (21%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 381 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Auburn City School District also operates Auburn High School (1,176 students) and Auburn Junior High School (560 students) alongside Casey Park 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 Casey Park Elementary School compares
Casey Park 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 | 8.5:1 | ▼ 28% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.8% | ▲ 38% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.5:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
381
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
77.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above 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
8.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 13% in New York - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.3%
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
$21,590
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 381 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.1 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 59.6%
Two or More 20.7%
African American 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 59.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.2, Casey Park Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Auburn City School District, which includes Casey Park Elementary School.
$21,590
Per student
-18%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.6%
State 53.6%
Federal 12.8%
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 Casey Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Auburn Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William H Seward Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Herman Avenue Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Genesee Street Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Casey Park Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,176
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~381 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Casey Park Elementary School
How many students attend Casey Park Elementary School?
Casey Park Elementary School has 381 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Auburn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Casey Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Casey Park Elementary School is 8.5:1, which is 28% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 46% 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 Casey Park Elementary School?
77.8% of students at Casey Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Casey Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Casey Park Elementary School is White at 59.6% of enrollment, in Auburn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Casey Park Elementary School?
Casey Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Casey Park Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Auburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Casey Park Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Auburn, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Auburn on the city page.
Is Casey Park Elementary School a good school?
Casey Park Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 87% of 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 Auburn City School District?
Besides Casey Park Elementary School, Auburn City School District also operates Auburn High School (1,176 students), Auburn Junior High School (560 students), and William H Seward Elementary School (491 students). See the Auburn City School District district page for the complete list.
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