Enrollment
190
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cincinnatus, NY
Cincinnatus Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cincinnatus Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360756000539
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cincinnatus Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Cincinnatus · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10:1
- small classes for New York
- 55.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Cincinnatus Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cincinnatus Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Cincinnatus, NY.
School address
District: Cincinnatus Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360756000539 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cincinnatus Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cincinnatus Elementary School
Cincinnatus Elementary School is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Cincinnatus, New York, enrolling 190 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 55.2% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of New York schools, with 190 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 219 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #140.
Its student body is predominantly White (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 4/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 190 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Cincinnatus Central School District also operates Cincinnatus High School (147 students) and Cincinnatus Middle School (125 students) alongside Cincinnatus 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 Cincinnatus Elementary School compares
Cincinnatus 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 15% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.2% | ▼ 2% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 190 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
190
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 30% in New York - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.5%
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
$29,255
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 190 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
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 97.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
African American 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: White at 97.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.1, Cincinnatus Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cincinnatus Central School District, which includes Cincinnatus Elementary School.
$29,255
Per student
+11%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+76%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.9%
State 67.9%
Federal 13.2%
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 Cincinnatus Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnatus High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cincinnatus Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cincinnatus Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 147
- Students per teacher
- 7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 125
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~190 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Cincinnatus Elementary School
How many students attend Cincinnatus Elementary School?
Cincinnatus Elementary School has 190 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cincinnatus, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cincinnatus Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cincinnatus Elementary School is 10:1, which is 15% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 36% 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 Cincinnatus Elementary School?
55.2% of students at Cincinnatus Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cincinnatus Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cincinnatus Elementary School is White at 97.9% of enrollment, in Cincinnatus, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cincinnatus Elementary School?
Cincinnatus Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Cincinnatus Elementary School rank among public schools in Cincinnatus?
By Resource Investment Index, Cincinnatus Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Cincinnatus, 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 Cincinnatus on the city page.
Is Cincinnatus Elementary School a good school?
Cincinnatus Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Cincinnatus Central School District?
Besides Cincinnatus Elementary School, Cincinnatus Central School District also operates Cincinnatus High School (147 students) and Cincinnatus Middle School (125 students). See the Cincinnatus Central School District district page for the complete list.
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