- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pelham, NY
Colonial School
Federal NCES profile for Colonial School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362268003185
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colonial School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of New York schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Pelham · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 296
- students enrolled
Colonial School has class sizes larger than 90% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colonial School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Pelham, NY.
School address
District: Pelham Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 362268003185 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Colonial School held near 288 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.4 → 21.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 362268003185 · Pelham, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
296 enr · 15.6:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Pelham Memorial High School (852 students)
Colonial School held near 288 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.4 → 21.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Colonial School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pelham Memoria
Pelham Memorial High School
852 students
- Pelham Middle
Pelham Middle School
705 students
- Hutchinson Sch
Hutchinson School
366 students
- Prospect Hill 334
Prospect Hill School
334 students
- This school 296
Colonial School
296 students
- Siwanoy School 275
Siwanoy School
275 students
What this shows Colonial School reports 296 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colonial School compares
Colonial 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 32% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 296 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
296
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 90% in New York - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$27,631
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 9.8%
Asian 5.4%
African American 1.7%
Largest group: White at 73.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.0, Colonial School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Pelham Union Free School District reports $27,631 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Colonial School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pelham Memorial High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pelham Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hutchinson School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prospect Hill School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Siwanoy School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colonial School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~296 students)
Frequently asked questions about Colonial School
How many students attend Colonial School?
Colonial School has 296 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pelham, NY. CCD year-over-year: 276 (2022-23) → 288 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colonial School?
The student-teacher ratio at Colonial School is 15.6:1, which is 32% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colonial School?
The largest demographic group at Colonial School is White at 73.3% of enrollment, in Pelham, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colonial School?
Colonial School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Colonial School rank among elementary schools in Pelham?
By Resource Investment Index, Colonial School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Pelham, 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 Pelham on the city page.
What other schools are in Pelham Union Free School District?
Besides Colonial School, Pelham Union Free School District also operates Pelham Memorial High School (852 students), Pelham Middle School (705 students), and Hutchinson School (366 students). See the Pelham Union Free School District district page for the complete list.