- Enrollment
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lancaster, NY
Como Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Como Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361668001485
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Como Park Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Lancaster · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 29.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Como Park Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Como Park Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Lancaster, NY.
School address
District: Lancaster Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361668001485 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Como Park Elementary School held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.2 → 32.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 361668001485 · Lancaster, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
352 enr · 12.1:1 · 29.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Lancaster High School (1,682 students)
Como Park Elementary School held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.2 → 32.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Como Park Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lancaster High
Lancaster High School
1,682 students
- William Street
William Street School
1,274 students
- Lancaster Midd
Lancaster Middle School
876 students
- Hillview Eleme 451
Hillview Elementary School
451 students
- John a Sciole 401
John a Sciole Elementary School
401 students
- This school 352
Como Park Elementary School
352 students
What this shows Como Park Elementary School reports 352 students on the CCD universe file.
How Como Park Elementary School compares
Como Park Elementary 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 | 12.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.7% | ▼ 47% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 352 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
352
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in New York - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.8%
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
$19,088
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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 + 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 87.2%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
African American 2.0%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.5, Como Park Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Lancaster Central School District reports $19,088 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Como Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William Street School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lancaster Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillview Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John a Sciole Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Como Park Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,274
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 876
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~352 students)
Frequently asked questions about Como Park Elementary School
How many students attend Como Park Elementary School?
Como Park Elementary School has 352 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lancaster, NY. CCD year-over-year: 381 (2022-23) → 365 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Como Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Como Park Elementary School is 12.1:1, which is 3% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Como Park Elementary School?
29.7% of students at Como Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Como Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Como Park Elementary School is White at 87.2% of enrollment, in Lancaster, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Como Park Elementary School?
Como Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Como Park Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Lancaster?
By Resource Investment Index, Como Park Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Lancaster, 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 Lancaster on the city page.
What other schools are in Lancaster Central School District?
Besides Como Park Elementary School, Lancaster Central School District also operates Lancaster High School (1,682 students), William Street School (1,274 students), and Lancaster Middle School (876 students). See the Lancaster Central School District district page for the complete list.