Enrollment
484
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Circleville, NY
Circleville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Circleville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362301003223
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Circleville Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Circleville · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 44.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Circleville 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, Circleville Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Circleville, NY.
School address
District: Pine Bush Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362301003223 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Circleville Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Circleville Elementary School
Circleville Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Circleville, New York, enrolling 484 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.2:1 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 44.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 484 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 918 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #658, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%) (diversity index 63/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Pine Bush Central School District also operates Pine Bush Senior High School (1,562 students) and Pine Bush Elementary School (648 students) alongside Circleville 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 Circleville Elementary School compares
Circleville 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.4% | ▼ 21% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 484 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
484
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% 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
31.4%
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
$24,418
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 49.0%
Hispanic or Latino 33.9%
African American 11.8%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.0, Circleville Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pine Bush Central School District, which includes Circleville Elementary School.
$24,418
Per student
-8%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+47%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.9%
State 49.5%
Federal 7.6%
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 Circleville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Bush Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine Bush Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crispell Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| E J Russell Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Circleville Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Circleville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,562
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~484 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Circleville Elementary School
How many students attend Circleville Elementary School?
Circleville Elementary School has 484 students enrolled. It is a public school in Circleville, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Circleville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Circleville Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 20% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Circleville Elementary School?
44.4% of students at Circleville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Circleville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Circleville Elementary School is White at 49.0% of enrollment, in Circleville, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Circleville Elementary School?
Circleville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Circleville Elementary School rank among public schools in Circleville?
By Resource Investment Index, Circleville Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Circleville, 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 Circleville on the city page.
Is Circleville Elementary School a good school?
Circleville Elementary School earns 32/100 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 Pine Bush Central School District?
Besides Circleville Elementary School, Pine Bush Central School District also operates Pine Bush Senior High School (1,562 students), Pine Bush Elementary School (648 students), and Crispell Middle School (614 students). See the Pine Bush Central School District district page for the complete list.
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