Enrollment
563
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Clinton, NY
Clinton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Clinton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360777000555
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clinton Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of New York schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Clinton · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- large classes for New York
- 22.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Clinton Elementary School has class sizes larger than 78% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clinton Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Clinton, NY.
School address
District: Clinton Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360777000555 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clinton Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clinton Elementary School
Clinton Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Clinton, New York, enrolling 563 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.3% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the New York average.
Enrollment of 563 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 718 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #279.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
14.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Clinton Central School District spends $20,531 per pupil, 22% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Clinton Central School District also operates Clinton Senior High School (339 students) and Clinton Middle School (280 students) alongside Clinton 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 Clinton Elementary School compares
Clinton 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.3% | ▼ 60% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 563 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
563
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 78% in New York - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$20,531
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 85.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 2.0%
African American 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.7, Clinton Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clinton Central School District, which includes Clinton Elementary School.
$20,531
Per student
-22%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.0%
State 43.8%
Federal 9.2%
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 Clinton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton Senior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clinton Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clinton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~563 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Clinton Elementary School
How many students attend Clinton Elementary School?
Clinton Elementary School has 563 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Clinton, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clinton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clinton Elementary School is 13.7:1, which is 16% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clinton Elementary School?
22.3% of students at Clinton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clinton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Clinton Elementary School is White at 85.8% of enrollment, in Clinton, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clinton Elementary School?
Clinton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clinton Elementary School rank among public schools in Clinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Clinton Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Clinton, 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 Clinton on the city page.
Is Clinton Elementary School a good school?
Clinton Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of New York schools. 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 Clinton Central School District?
Besides Clinton Elementary School, Clinton Central School District also operates Clinton Senior High School (339 students) and Clinton Middle School (280 students). See the Clinton Central School District district page for the complete list.
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