- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Merrick, NY
Chatterton School
Federal NCES profile for Chatterton School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361911001728
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chatterton School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Merrick · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- students per teacher
- 6.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Chatterton School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chatterton School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Merrick, NY.
School address
District: Merrick Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 361911001728 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Chatterton School held near 453 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 44.3 → 44.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 361911001728 · Merrick, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
451 enr · 10.3:1 · 6.2% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Norman J Levy Lakeside School (644 students)
Chatterton School held near 453 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE held 44.3 → 44.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Chatterton School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Norman J Levy
Norman J Levy Lakeside School
644 students
- Birch School
Birch School
588 students
- This school
Chatterton School
451 students
What this shows Chatterton School reports 451 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chatterton School compares
Chatterton 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.2% | ▼ 89% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 451 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
451
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 34% in New York - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$31,350
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
Asian 9.1%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 2.9%
Largest group: White at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.9, Chatterton School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Merrick Union Free School District reports $31,350 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chatterton School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norman J Levy Lakeside School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Birch School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chatterton School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide other 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 (~451 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chatterton School
How many students attend Chatterton School?
Chatterton School has 451 students enrolled. It is a public school in Merrick, NY. CCD year-over-year: 436 (2022-23) → 453 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chatterton School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chatterton School is 10.3:1, which is 13% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 34% 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 Chatterton School?
6.2% of students at Chatterton School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chatterton School?
The largest demographic group at Chatterton School is White at 71.8% of enrollment, in Merrick, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chatterton School?
Chatterton School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Chatterton School rank among schools in Merrick?
By Resource Investment Index, Chatterton School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Merrick, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Merrick on the city page.
What other schools are in Merrick Union Free School District?
Besides Chatterton School, Merrick Union Free School District also operates Norman J Levy Lakeside School (644 students) and Birch School (588 students). See the Merrick Union Free School District district page for the complete list.