Enrollment
357
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Binghamton, NY
Chenango Bridge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Chenango Bridge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360729000518
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chenango Bridge Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools.
- #5 of 20
- public schools in Binghamton · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 35.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Chenango Bridge Elementary School has class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chenango Bridge Elementary School ranks #5 of 20 public schools in Binghamton, NY.
School address
District: Chenango Valley Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360729000518 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chenango Bridge Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chenango Bridge Elementary School
Chenango Bridge Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Binghamton, New York, enrolling 357 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 357 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 820 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #453.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 357 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
17.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Chenango Valley Central School District also operates Chenango Valley High School (507 students) and Port Dickinson Elementary School (409 students) alongside Chenango Bridge 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 Chenango Bridge Elementary School compares
Chenango Bridge 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 21% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.1% | ▼ 38% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 357 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
357
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 82% in New York - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,965
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 357 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 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
White 85.4%
Two or More 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Asian 1.4%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.2, Chenango Bridge Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chenango Valley Central School District, which includes Chenango Bridge Elementary School.
$21,965
Per student
-17%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.1%
State 48.1%
Federal 10.8%
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 Chenango Bridge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chenango Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Port Dickinson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chenango Valley Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chenango Bridge Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~357 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Chenango Bridge Elementary School
How many students attend Chenango Bridge Elementary School?
Chenango Bridge Elementary School has 357 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Binghamton, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chenango Bridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chenango Bridge Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 21% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chenango Bridge Elementary School?
35.1% of students at Chenango Bridge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chenango Bridge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Chenango Bridge Elementary School is White at 85.4% of enrollment, in Binghamton, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chenango Bridge Elementary School?
Chenango Bridge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chenango Bridge Elementary School rank among public schools in Binghamton?
By Resource Investment Index, Chenango Bridge Elementary School ranks #5 of 20 public schools in Binghamton, 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 Binghamton on the city page.
Is Chenango Bridge Elementary School a good school?
Chenango Bridge Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of 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 Chenango Valley Central School District?
Besides Chenango Bridge Elementary School, Chenango Valley Central School District also operates Chenango Valley High School (507 students), Port Dickinson Elementary School (409 students), and Chenango Valley Middle School (379 students). See the Chenango Valley Central School District district page for the complete list.
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