Enrollment
285
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lancaster, NY
Court Street Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Court Street Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361668001486
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Court Street Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Lancaster · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.5:1
- small classes for New York
- 19.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Court Street Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 77% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Court Street Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Lancaster, NY.
School address
District: Lancaster Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361668001486 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Court Street Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Court Street Elementary School
Court Street Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Lancaster, New York, enrolling 285 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.2% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the New York average.
Enrollment of 285 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 353 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #44.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 20/100).
10.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Lancaster Central School District spends $18,668 per pupil, 29% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Lancaster Central School District also operates Lancaster High School (1,682 students) and William Street School (1,274 students) alongside Court Street 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 Court Street Elementary School compares
Court Street 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 | 9.5:1 | ▼ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.2% | ▼ 66% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 285 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
285
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 23% in New York - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.5%
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
$18,668
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
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.
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 89.5%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
African American 2.5%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.5, Court Street Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lancaster Central School District, which includes Court Street Elementary School.
$18,668
Per student
-29%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.8%
State 38.5%
Federal 9.6%
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 Court Street Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William Street School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lancaster Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillview Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John a Sciole Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Court Street Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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
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 (~285 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Court Street Elementary School
How many students attend Court Street Elementary School?
Court Street Elementary School has 285 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lancaster, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Court Street Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Court Street Elementary School is 9.5:1, which is 19% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 39% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Court Street Elementary School?
19.2% of students at Court Street Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Court Street Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Court Street Elementary School is White at 89.5% of enrollment, in Lancaster, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Court Street Elementary School?
Court Street Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Court Street Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Lancaster?
By Resource Investment Index, Court Street Elementary School ranks #1 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.
Is Court Street Elementary School a good school?
Court Street Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Lancaster Central School District?
Besides Court Street 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.
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