- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ilion, NY
Central Valley Academy
Federal NCES profile for Central Valley Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360108701283
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Valley Academy earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 70.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 615
- students enrolled
Central Valley Academy has class sizes larger than 72% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Central Valley Csd at Ilion-Mohawk · New York
NCES ID 360108701283 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Central Valley Academy held near 617 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.3 → 47.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 360108701283 · Ilion, NY High · MID · TRAD
615 enr · 13.1:1 · 70.5% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Gregory B Jarvis Middle School (618 students)
Central Valley Academy held near 617 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.3 → 47.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Central Valley Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gregory B Jarv
Gregory B Jarvis Middle School
618 students
- This school
Central Valley Academy
615 students
- Barringer Road
Barringer Road Elementary School
434 students
- Harry M Fisher
Harry M Fisher Elementary School
348 students
What this shows Central Valley Academy reports 615 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Valley Academy compares
Central Valley Academy 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 | 13.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.5% | ▲ 25% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 615 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
615
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 72% in New York - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.7%
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
$21,664
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.4%
Two or More 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.7, Central Valley Academy is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
District finance for Central Valley Csd at Ilion-Mohawk reports $21,664 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Valley Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory B Jarvis Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barringer Road Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harry M Fisher Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Valley Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide high 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 (~615 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Valley Academy
How many students attend Central Valley Academy?
Central Valley Academy has 615 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ilion, NY. CCD year-over-year: 624 (2022-23) → 617 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Valley Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Valley Academy is 13.1:1, which is 11% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Valley Academy?
70.5% of students at Central Valley Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Valley Academy?
The largest demographic group at Central Valley Academy is White at 89.4% of enrollment, in Ilion, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Valley Academy?
Central Valley Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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).
What other schools are in Central Valley Csd at Ilion-Mohawk?
Besides Central Valley Academy, Central Valley Csd at Ilion-Mohawk also operates Gregory B Jarvis Middle School (618 students), Barringer Road Elementary School (434 students), and Harry M Fisher Elementary School (348 students). See the Central Valley Csd at Ilion-Mohawk district page for the complete list.