Enrollment
629
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Seneca, NY
Clinton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Clinton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 363078004142
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clinton Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of New York schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in West Seneca · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- large classes for New York
- 30.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Clinton Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% 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 elementary schools in West Seneca, NY.
School address
District: West Seneca Central School District · New York
NCES ID 363078004142 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-46% 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 West Seneca, New York, enrolling 629 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15:1 is larger than about 86% of New York schools and 27% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 629 puts it in the larger 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 727 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #337.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
17.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding West Seneca Central School District spends $20,645 per pupil, 22% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
West Seneca Central School District also operates West Seneca West Senior High School (1,069 students) and West Seneca East Senior High School (779 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 27% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.2% | ▼ 46% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 629 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
629
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 86% in New York - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,645
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
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 84.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 2.2%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.5, Clinton Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Seneca Central School District, which includes Clinton Elementary School.
$20,645
Per student
-22%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.0%
State 42.4%
Federal 10.6%
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 Clinton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Seneca West Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Seneca East Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Middle School | Similar size | Higher 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
- 1,069
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~629 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Clinton Elementary School
How many students attend Clinton Elementary School?
Clinton Elementary School has 629 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Seneca, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clinton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clinton Elementary School is 15:1, which is 27% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clinton Elementary School?
30.2% 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 84.7% of enrollment, in West Seneca, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clinton Elementary School?
Clinton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 elementary schools in West Seneca?
By Resource Investment Index, Clinton Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in West Seneca, 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 West Seneca on the city page.
Is Clinton Elementary School a good school?
Clinton Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% 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 West Seneca Central School District?
Besides Clinton Elementary School, West Seneca Central School District also operates West Seneca West Senior High School (1,069 students), West Seneca East Senior High School (779 students), and West Middle School (778 students). See the West Seneca Central School District district page for the complete list.
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