Enrollment
250
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Vestal, NY
Clayton Avenue Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Clayton Avenue Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362961003986
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clayton Avenue Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Vestal · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 46.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Clayton Avenue Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clayton Avenue Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Vestal, NY.
School address
District: Vestal Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362961003986 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clayton Avenue Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clayton Avenue Elementary School
Clayton Avenue Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Vestal, New York, enrolling 250 students.
At 11.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 250 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 541 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #363.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Asian (8%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 250 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Vestal Central School District also operates Vestal Senior High School (1,015 students) and Vestal Middle School (847 students) alongside Clayton Avenue 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 Clayton Avenue Elementary School compares
Clayton Avenue 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 | 11.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.0% | ▼ 18% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 250 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
250
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in New York - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.6%
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
$22,239
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 250 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 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 76.0%
Asian 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 2.4%
Largest group: White at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.6, Clayton Avenue Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vestal Central School District, which includes Clayton Avenue Elementary School.
$22,239
Per student
-16%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.7%
State 36.7%
Federal 9.6%
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 Clayton Avenue Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vestal Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vestal Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vestal Hills Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| African Road Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glenwood Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clayton Avenue Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,015
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary 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 (~250 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Clayton Avenue Elementary School
How many students attend Clayton Avenue Elementary School?
Clayton Avenue Elementary School has 250 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Vestal, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clayton Avenue Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clayton Avenue Elementary School is 11.9:1, which is 1% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clayton Avenue Elementary School?
46.0% of students at Clayton Avenue Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clayton Avenue Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Clayton Avenue Elementary School is White at 76.0% of enrollment, in Vestal, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clayton Avenue Elementary School?
Clayton Avenue Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Clayton Avenue Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Vestal?
By Resource Investment Index, Clayton Avenue Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Vestal, 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 Vestal on the city page.
Is Clayton Avenue Elementary School a good school?
Clayton Avenue Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 Vestal Central School District?
Besides Clayton Avenue Elementary School, Vestal Central School District also operates Vestal Senior High School (1,015 students), Vestal Middle School (847 students), and Vestal Hills Elementary School (388 students). See the Vestal Central School District district page for the complete list.
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