Enrollment
569
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rochester, NY
Chestnut Ridge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Chestnut Ridge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360753000534
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chestnut Ridge Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools.
- #22 of 43
- schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 29.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Chestnut Ridge Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chestnut Ridge Elementary School ranks #22 of 43 schools in Rochester, NY.
School address
District: Churchville-Chili Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360753000534 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chestnut Ridge Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chestnut Ridge Elementary School
Chestnut Ridge Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Rochester, New York, enrolling 569 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.2:1 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 29.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 569 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 782 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #689, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 569 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Churchville-Chili Central School District spends $20,244 per pupil, 23% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Churchville-Chili Central School District also operates Churchville-Chili Middle School (1,172 students) and Churchville-Chili Senior High School (1,145 students) alongside Chestnut Ridge 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 Chestnut Ridge Elementary School compares
Chestnut Ridge 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.1% | ▼ 48% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 569 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
569
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 73% in New York - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.1%
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
$20,244
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 569 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 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 61.5%
African American 13.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.8, Chestnut Ridge Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Churchville-Chili Central School District, which includes Chestnut Ridge Elementary School.
$20,244
Per student
-23%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.6%
State 49.9%
Federal 8.5%
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 Chestnut Ridge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churchville-Chili Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Churchville-Chili Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairbanks Road Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Churchville Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chestnut Ridge Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,172
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other 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 (~569 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Chestnut Ridge Elementary School
How many students attend Chestnut Ridge Elementary School?
Chestnut Ridge Elementary School has 569 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rochester, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chestnut Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chestnut Ridge Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 12% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chestnut Ridge Elementary School?
29.1% of students at Chestnut Ridge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chestnut Ridge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Chestnut Ridge Elementary School is White at 61.5% of enrollment, in Rochester, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chestnut Ridge Elementary School?
Chestnut Ridge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Chestnut Ridge Elementary School rank among schools in Rochester?
By Resource Investment Index, Chestnut Ridge Elementary School ranks #22 of 43 schools in Rochester, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rochester on the city page.
Is Chestnut Ridge Elementary School a good school?
Chestnut Ridge Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 Churchville-Chili Central School District?
Besides Chestnut Ridge Elementary School, Churchville-Chili Central School District also operates Churchville-Chili Middle School (1,172 students), Churchville-Chili Senior High School (1,145 students), and Fairbanks Road Elementary School (460 students). See the Churchville-Chili Central School District district page for the complete list.
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