- Enrollment
- 1,015
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Clayton Avenue Elementary School held near 242 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.8 → 26.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 362961003986 · Vestal, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
250 enr · 11.9:1 · 46.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Vestal Senior High School (1,015 students)
Clayton Avenue Elementary School held near 242 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.8 → 26.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Clayton Avenue Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vestal Senior
Vestal Senior High School
1,015 students
- Vestal Middle
Vestal Middle School
847 students
- Vestal Hills E 388
Vestal Hills Elementary School
388 students
- African Road E 325
African Road Elementary School
325 students
- Glenwood Eleme 310
Glenwood Elementary School
310 students
- This school 250
Clayton Avenue Elementary School
250 students
What this shows Clayton Avenue Elementary School reports 250 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clayton Avenue Elementary School compares
Clayton Avenue Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 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 methodology
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
$22,787
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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
District finance for Vestal Central School District reports $22,787 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~250 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 248 (2022-23) → 242 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.