- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Binghamton, NY
Chenango Forks High School
Federal NCES profile for Chenango Forks High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360726000513
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chenango Forks High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Binghamton · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- students per teacher
- 34.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Chenango Forks High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chenango Forks High School ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Binghamton, NY.
School address
District: Chenango Forks Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360726000513 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Chenango Forks High School held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.6 → 37.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 360726000513 · Binghamton, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
401 enr · 10.6:1 · 34.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Chenango Forks Elementary School (605 students)
Chenango Forks High School held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.6 → 37.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Chenango Forks High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chenango Forks
Chenango Forks Elementary School
605 students
- This school
Chenango Forks High School
401 students
- Chenango Forks
Chenango Forks Middle School
276 students
What this shows Chenango Forks High School reports 401 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chenango Forks High School compares
Chenango Forks High 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.2% | ▼ 39% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 401 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
401
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in New York - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.9%
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 160 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
86
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 91.8%
Two or More 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 91.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.4, Chenango Forks High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chenango Forks Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chenango Forks Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chenango Forks High 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 high 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 (~401 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Chenango Forks High School
How many students attend Chenango Forks High School?
Chenango Forks High School has 401 students enrolled. It is a high school in Binghamton, NY. CCD year-over-year: 442 (2022-23) → 432 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chenango Forks High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chenango Forks High School is 10.6:1, which is 10% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 32% 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 Chenango Forks High School?
34.2% of students at Chenango Forks High 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 High School?
The largest demographic group at Chenango Forks High School is White at 91.8% of enrollment, in Binghamton, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chenango Forks High School?
Chenango Forks High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 High School rank among high schools in Binghamton?
By Resource Investment Index, Chenango Forks High School ranks #1 of 4 high 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 high schools in Binghamton on the city page.
What other schools are in Chenango Forks Central School District?
Besides Chenango Forks High School, Chenango Forks Central School District also operates Chenango Forks Elementary School (605 students) and Chenango Forks Middle School (276 students). See the Chenango Forks Central School District district page for the complete list.