- Enrollment
- 190
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Nunda, NY
Dalton-Nunda Secondary School
Federal NCES profile for Dalton-Nunda Secondary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362145003047
👥 S:T ratio 71
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dalton-Nunda Secondary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Nunda · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.3:1
- small classes for New York
- 45.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Dalton-Nunda Secondary School has class sizes smaller than 93% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dalton-Nunda Secondary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Nunda, NY.
School address
NCES ID 362145003047 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-97 students YoY
Dalton-Nunda Secondary School shrank from 269 students in 2022-23 to 172 in 2023-24 (-36.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.4 → 18.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-97 students YoY 362145003047 · Nunda, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
190 enr · 7.3:1 · 45.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Dalton-Nunda Primary School (190 students)
Dalton-Nunda Secondary School shrank from 269 students in 2022-23 to 172 in 2023-24 (-36.1%). Teacher FTE lost 26.4 → 18.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Dalton-Nunda Secondary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Dalton-Nunda Secondary School
190 students
- Dalton-Nunda P
Dalton-Nunda Primary School
190 students
- Dalton-Nunda I
Dalton-Nunda Intermediate School
154 students
What this shows Dalton-Nunda Secondary School reports 190 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dalton-Nunda Secondary School compares
Dalton-Nunda Secondary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 7.3:1 | ▼ 38% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.7% | ▼ 19% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 190 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.3:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
190
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
7.3:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 7% in New York - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.5%
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
$29,488
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 190 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: White at 97.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.1, Dalton-Nunda Secondary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Dalton-Nunda Central School District (Keshequa) reports $29,488 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dalton-Nunda Secondary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton-Nunda Primary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dalton-Nunda Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dalton-Nunda Secondary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 154
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~190 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dalton-Nunda Secondary School
How many students attend Dalton-Nunda Secondary School?
Dalton-Nunda Secondary School has 190 students enrolled. It is a public school in Nunda, NY. CCD year-over-year: 269 (2022-23) → 172 (2023-24), down 97.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dalton-Nunda Secondary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dalton-Nunda Secondary School is 7.3:1, which is 38% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 54% 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 Dalton-Nunda Secondary School?
45.7% of students at Dalton-Nunda Secondary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dalton-Nunda Secondary School?
The largest demographic group at Dalton-Nunda Secondary School is White at 97.9% of enrollment, in Nunda, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dalton-Nunda Secondary School?
Dalton-Nunda Secondary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Dalton-Nunda Secondary School rank among public schools in Nunda?
By Resource Investment Index, Dalton-Nunda Secondary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Nunda, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Dalton-Nunda Central School District (Keshequa)?
Besides Dalton-Nunda Secondary School, Dalton-Nunda Central School District (Keshequa) also operates Dalton-Nunda Primary School (190 students) and Dalton-Nunda Intermediate School (154 students). See the Dalton-Nunda Central School District (Keshequa) district page for the complete list.