Enrollment
383
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clifford Wise Intermediate School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clifford Wise Intermediate School
Clifford Wise Intermediate School is a mid-sized elementary school in Medina, New York, enrolling 383 students.
At 10.9:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.9% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 383 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 843 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #460.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Two or More (12%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 192 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Medina Central School District also operates Medina Junior-Senior High School (569 students) and Oak Orchard Primary School (383 students) alongside Clifford Wise Intermediate 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 Clifford Wise Intermediate School compares
Clifford Wise Intermediate 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$24,846
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Medina Central School District, which includes Clifford Wise Intermediate School.
$24,846
Per student
-6%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+50%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.9%
State 71.0%
Federal 10.1%
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 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
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~383 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Medina on the city page.
Is Clifford Wise Intermediate School a good school?
Clifford Wise Intermediate 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 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.
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