- Enrollment
- 2,993
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Coram, NY
Coram Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Coram Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361923001752
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coram Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 52.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 951
- students enrolled
Coram Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Longwood Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361923001752 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+45 students YoY
Coram Elementary School held near 959 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+45 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 71.5 → 70.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+45 students YoY 361923001752 · Coram, NY Other · MID · TRAD
951 enr · 13.4:1 · 52.4% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Longwood High School (2,993 students)
Coram Elementary School held near 959 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+45 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 71.5 → 70.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Coram Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Longwood High
Longwood High School
2,993 students
- Longwood Junio
Longwood Junior High School
1,363 students
- Longwood Middl
Longwood Middle School
1,304 students
- This school 951
Coram Elementary School
951 students
- C E Walters Sc 795
C E Walters School
795 students
- West Middle Is 697
West Middle Island School
697 students
What this shows Coram Elementary School reports 951 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coram Elementary School compares
Coram 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 | 13.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.4% | ▼ 7% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 951 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
951
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 75% in New York - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.5%
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
$29,497
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 951 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 35.3%
Hispanic or Latino 24.9%
African American 21.7%
Two or More 12.3%
Asian 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 35.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.8, Coram Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Longwood Central School District reports $29,497 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Coram Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Longwood Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Longwood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| C E Walters School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Middle Island School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coram Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,363
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Nationwide other 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 (~951 students)
Frequently asked questions about Coram Elementary School
How many students attend Coram Elementary School?
Coram Elementary School has 951 students enrolled. It is a public school in Coram, NY. CCD year-over-year: 914 (2022-23) → 959 (2023-24), nearly flat (+45).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coram Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coram Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 14% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Coram Elementary School?
52.4% of students at Coram Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coram Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Coram Elementary School is White at 35.3% of enrollment, in Coram, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coram Elementary School?
Coram Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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).
What other schools are in Longwood Central School District?
Besides Coram Elementary School, Longwood Central School District also operates Longwood High School (2,993 students), Longwood Junior High School (1,363 students), and Longwood Middle School (1,304 students). See the Longwood Central School District district page for the complete list.