Enrollment
190
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dalton-Nunda Secondary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dalton-Nunda Secondary School
Dalton-Nunda Secondary School is a small combined-grade school in Nunda, New York, enrolling 190 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.3:1, Dalton-Nunda Secondary School is leaner than roughly 93% of New York schools and 38% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.7% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of New York schools, with 190 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 261 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #142.
Its student body is predominantly White (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 4/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 190 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 55 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 190 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Dalton-Nunda Central School District (Keshequa) also operates Dalton-Nunda Primary School (190 students) and Dalton-Nunda Intermediate School (154 students) alongside Dalton-Nunda Secondary 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 Dalton-Nunda Secondary School compares
Dalton-Nunda Secondary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$27,006
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $26,410
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dalton-Nunda Central School District (Keshequa), which includes Dalton-Nunda Secondary School.
$27,006
Per student
+2%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+63%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.2%
State 66.2%
Federal 12.6%
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 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
- 190
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 154
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other 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 (~190 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Nunda on the city page.
Is Dalton-Nunda Secondary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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