- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Medina, NY
Clifford Wise Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Clifford Wise Intermediate 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 361896001715
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clifford Wise Intermediate School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Medina · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- students per teacher
- 49.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Clifford Wise Intermediate School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clifford Wise Intermediate School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Medina, NY.
School address
District: Medina Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361896001715 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Clifford Wise Intermediate School shrank from 395 students in 2022-23 to 369 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 35.7 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 361896001715 · Medina, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
383 enr · 10.9:1 · 49.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Medina Junior-Senior High School (569 students)
Clifford Wise Intermediate School shrank from 395 students in 2022-23 to 369 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE added 35.7 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Clifford Wise Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Medina Junior-
Medina Junior-Senior High School
569 students
- This school
Clifford Wise Intermediate School
383 students
- Oak Orchard Pr
Oak Orchard Primary School
383 students
What this shows Clifford Wise Intermediate School reports 383 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clifford Wise Intermediate School compares
Clifford Wise Intermediate School is a shrinking 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.9% | ▼ 11% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in New York - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.7%
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
$25,628
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 192 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.2%
Two or More 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
African American 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 75.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.2, Clifford Wise Intermediate School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Medina Central School District reports $25,628 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clifford Wise Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medina Junior-Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Orchard Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clifford Wise Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~383 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clifford Wise Intermediate School
How many students attend Clifford Wise Intermediate School?
Clifford Wise Intermediate School has 383 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Medina, NY. CCD year-over-year: 395 (2022-23) → 369 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clifford Wise Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clifford Wise Intermediate School is 10.9:1, which is 8% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 31% 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 Clifford Wise Intermediate School?
49.9% of students at Clifford Wise Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clifford Wise Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Clifford Wise Intermediate School is White at 75.2% of enrollment, in Medina, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clifford Wise Intermediate School?
Clifford Wise Intermediate 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 Clifford Wise Intermediate School rank among public schools in Medina?
By Resource Investment Index, Clifford Wise Intermediate School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Medina, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Medina Central School District?
Besides Clifford Wise Intermediate School, Medina Central School District also operates Medina Junior-Senior High School (569 students) and Oak Orchard Primary School (383 students). See the Medina Central School District district page for the complete list.