Enrollment
375
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Central Valley, NY
Central Valley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Central Valley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361965001792
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Valley Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Central Valley · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.1:1
- students per teacher
- 38.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Valley Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Valley Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Central Valley, NY.
School address
District: Monroe-Woodbury Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361965001792 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Valley Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Valley Elementary School
Central Valley Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Central Valley, New York, enrolling 375 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 375 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 893 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #19, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (47%) and White (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Monroe-Woodbury Central School District also operates Monroe-Woodbury High School (2,285 students) and Monroe-Woodbury Middle School (1,559 students) alongside Central Valley 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 Central Valley Elementary School compares
Central Valley 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.8% | ▼ 31% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 375 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
375
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in New York - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.0%
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
$27,921
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 + 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.
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
Hispanic or Latino 46.7%
White 26.1%
African American 15.2%
Asian 8.5%
Two or More 3.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, Central Valley Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monroe-Woodbury Central School District, which includes Central Valley Elementary School.
$27,921
Per student
+6%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+68%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.1%
State 31.3%
Federal 9.6%
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 Central Valley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe-Woodbury High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monroe-Woodbury Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Tree Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Main Street School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smith Clove Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Valley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,285
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,559
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~375 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Central Valley Elementary School
How many students attend Central Valley Elementary School?
Central Valley Elementary School has 375 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Central Valley, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Valley Elementary School is 10.1:1, which is 14% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 36% 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 Central Valley Elementary School?
38.8% of students at Central Valley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Valley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Central Valley Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 46.7% of enrollment, in Central Valley, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Valley Elementary School?
Central Valley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Central Valley Elementary School rank among public schools in Central Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Valley Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Central Valley, 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 Central Valley on the city page.
Is Central Valley Elementary School a good school?
Central Valley Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more 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 Monroe-Woodbury Central School District?
Besides Central Valley Elementary School, Monroe-Woodbury Central School District also operates Monroe-Woodbury High School (2,285 students), Monroe-Woodbury Middle School (1,559 students), and Pine Tree Elementary School (746 students). See the Monroe-Woodbury Central School District district page for the complete list.
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