- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Binghamton, NY
Chenango Forks Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Chenango Forks Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360726000512
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chenango Forks Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #8 of 10
- schools in Binghamton · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 35.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Chenango Forks Elementary School has class sizes larger than 87% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chenango Forks Elementary School ranks #8 of 10 schools in Binghamton, NY.
School address
District: Chenango Forks Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360726000512 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Chenango Forks Elementary School held near 604 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 41.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 360726000512 · Binghamton, NY Other · MID · TRAD
605 enr · 15.1:1 · 35.6% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Chenango Forks High School (401 students)
Chenango Forks Elementary School held near 604 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 41.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Chenango Forks Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Chenango Forks Elementary School
605 students
- Chenango Forks
Chenango Forks High School
401 students
- Chenango Forks
Chenango Forks Middle School
276 students
What this shows Chenango Forks Elementary School reports 605 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chenango Forks Elementary School compares
Chenango Forks Elementary 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 28% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.6% | ▼ 37% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 605 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
605
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 87% in New York - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.7%
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
$22,944
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 605 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.8, Chenango Forks Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Chenango Forks Central School District reports $22,944 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chenango Forks Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chenango Forks High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chenango Forks Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chenango Forks Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~605 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chenango Forks Elementary School
How many students attend Chenango Forks Elementary School?
Chenango Forks Elementary School has 605 students enrolled. It is a public school in Binghamton, NY. CCD year-over-year: 598 (2022-23) → 604 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chenango Forks Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chenango Forks Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 28% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chenango Forks Elementary School?
35.6% of students at Chenango Forks 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 Forks Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Chenango Forks Elementary School is White at 91.6% of enrollment, in Binghamton, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chenango Forks Elementary School?
Chenango Forks Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Chenango Forks Elementary School rank among schools in Binghamton?
By Resource Investment Index, Chenango Forks Elementary School ranks #8 of 10 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 schools in Binghamton on the city page.
What other schools are in Chenango Forks Central School District?
Besides Chenango Forks Elementary School, Chenango Forks Central School District also operates Chenango Forks High School (401 students) and Chenango Forks Middle School (276 students). See the Chenango Forks Central School District district page for the complete list.