- Enrollment
- 1,749
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kingston, NY
Chambers School
Federal NCES profile for Chambers School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361629001429
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chambers School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Kingston · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.1:1
- small classes for New York
- 56.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Chambers School has class sizes smaller than 89% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chambers School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Kingston, NY.
School address
District: Kingston City School District · New York
NCES ID 361629001429 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Chambers School held near 312 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.1 → 37.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 361629001429 · Kingston, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
306 enr · 8.1:1 · 56.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Kingston High School (1,749 students)
Chambers School held near 312 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.1 → 37.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Chambers School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kingston High
Kingston High School
1,749 students
- J Watson Baile
J Watson Bailey Middle School
936 students
- M Clifford Mil
M Clifford Miller Middle School
826 students
- George Washing 492
George Washington School
492 students
- Harry L Edson 397
Harry L Edson School
397 students
- This school 306
Chambers School
306 students
What this shows Chambers School reports 306 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chambers School compares
Chambers School 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 | 8.1:1 | ▼ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.0% | ▼ 0% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 306 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.1:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
306
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% below 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
8.1:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 11% in New York - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
57.8%
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
$31,082
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
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.5%
White 36.9%
African American 7.8%
Asian 6.5%
Two or More 5.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, Chambers School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kingston City School District reports $31,082 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chambers School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J Watson Bailey Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| M Clifford Miller Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Washington School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harry L Edson School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chambers School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 936
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 826
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~306 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Chambers School
How many students attend Chambers School?
Chambers School has 306 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kingston, NY. CCD year-over-year: 323 (2022-23) → 312 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chambers School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chambers School is 8.1:1, which is 31% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 48% 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 Chambers School?
56.0% of students at Chambers School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chambers School?
The largest demographic group at Chambers School is Hispanic or Latino at 42.5% of enrollment, in Kingston, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chambers School?
Chambers School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Chambers School rank among elementary schools in Kingston?
By Resource Investment Index, Chambers School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Kingston, 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 Kingston on the city page.
What other schools are in Kingston City School District?
Besides Chambers School, Kingston City School District also operates Kingston High School (1,749 students), J Watson Bailey Middle School (936 students), and M Clifford Miller Middle School (826 students). See the Kingston City School District district page for the complete list.