- Enrollment
- 1,377
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lockport, NY
Charles a Upson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Charles a Upson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361767001580
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charles a Upson Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of New York schools.
- #7 of 7
- elementary schools in Lockport · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 60.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Charles a Upson Elementary School has class sizes larger than 77% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charles a Upson Elementary School ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Lockport, NY.
School address
District: Lockport City School District · New York
NCES ID 361767001580 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Charles a Upson Elementary School grew from 416 students in 2022-23 to 445 in 2023-24 (+7.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.2 → 32.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 361767001580 · Lockport, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
448 enr · 13.6:1 · 60.8% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Lockport High School (1,377 students)
Charles a Upson Elementary School grew from 416 students in 2022-23 to 445 in 2023-24 (+7.0%). Teacher FTE lost 33.2 → 32.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Charles a Upson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lockport High
Lockport High School
1,377 students
- Aaron Mossell
Aaron Mossell Junior High School
587 students
- Emmet Belknap
Emmet Belknap Intermediate School
571 students
- This school 448
Charles a Upson Elementary School
448 students
- Roy Kelley Ele 392
Roy Kelley Elementary School
392 students
- George Southar 363
George Southard Elementary School
363 students
What this shows Charles a Upson Elementary School reports 448 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charles a Upson Elementary School compares
Charles a Upson Elementary School is a growing 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 | 13.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.8% | ▲ 8% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 448 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
448
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 77% in New York - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.5%
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
$24,860
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 448 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
African American 10.5%
Two or More 10.3%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 64.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, Charles a Upson Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Lockport City School District reports $24,860 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Charles a Upson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lockport High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aaron Mossell Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Emmet Belknap Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roy Kelley Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Southard Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charles a Upson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~448 students)
Frequently asked questions about Charles a Upson Elementary School
How many students attend Charles a Upson Elementary School?
Charles a Upson Elementary School has 448 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lockport, NY. CCD year-over-year: 416 (2022-23) → 445 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles a Upson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles a Upson Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 15% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Charles a Upson Elementary School?
60.8% of students at Charles a Upson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charles a Upson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Charles a Upson Elementary School is White at 64.7% of enrollment, in Lockport, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charles a Upson Elementary School?
Charles a Upson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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).
How does Charles a Upson Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Lockport?
By Resource Investment Index, Charles a Upson Elementary School ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Lockport, 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 Lockport on the city page.
What other schools are in Lockport City School District?
Besides Charles a Upson Elementary School, Lockport City School District also operates Lockport High School (1,377 students), Aaron Mossell Junior High School (587 students), and Emmet Belknap Intermediate School (571 students). See the Lockport City School District district page for the complete list.