- Enrollment
- 1,577
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ossining, NY
Claremont School
Federal NCES profile for Claremont School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362202003120
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Claremont School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Ossining · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 48.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Claremont School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Claremont School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Ossining, NY.
School address
District: Ossining Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 362202003120 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+65 students YoY
Claremont School grew from 683 students in 2022-23 to 748 in 2023-24 (+9.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 57.7 → 54.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+65 students YoY 362202003120 · Ossining, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
732 enr · 12.8:1 · 48.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Ossining High School (1,577 students)
Claremont School grew from 683 students in 2022-23 to 748 in 2023-24 (+9.5%). Teacher FTE lost 57.7 → 54.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Claremont School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ossining High
Ossining High School
1,577 students
- Anne M Dorner
Anne M Dorner Middle School
1,032 students
- This school
Claremont School
732 students
- Brookside Scho
Brookside School
672 students
- Park School 572
Park School
572 students
- Roosevelt Scho 374
Roosevelt School
374 students
What this shows Claremont School reports 732 students on the CCD universe file.
How Claremont School compares
Claremont School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 12.8:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.0% | ▼ 15% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 732 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
732
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 69% in New York - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$29,766
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.6%
White 18.9%
African American 7.2%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 1.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.7, Claremont School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Ossining Union Free School District reports $29,766 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Claremont School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ossining High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Anne M Dorner Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brookside School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Claremont School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,032
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~732 students)
Frequently asked questions about Claremont School
How many students attend Claremont School?
Claremont School has 732 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ossining, NY. CCD year-over-year: 683 (2022-23) → 748 (2023-24), up 65.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Claremont School?
The student-teacher ratio at Claremont School is 12.8:1, which is 8% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Claremont School?
48.0% of students at Claremont School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Claremont School?
The largest demographic group at Claremont School is Hispanic or Latino at 68.6% of enrollment, in Ossining, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Claremont School?
Claremont School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Claremont School rank among elementary schools in Ossining?
By Resource Investment Index, Claremont School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Ossining, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Ossining on the city page.
What other schools are in Ossining Union Free School District?
Besides Claremont School, Ossining Union Free School District also operates Ossining High School (1,577 students), Anne M Dorner Middle School (1,032 students), and Brookside School (672 students). See the Ossining Union Free School District district page for the complete list.