- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dexter, NY
Dexter Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dexter Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361191000959
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dexter Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of New York schools.
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.8:1
- large classes for New York
- 36.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 300
- students enrolled
Dexter Elementary School has class sizes larger than 91% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: General Brown Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361191000959 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Dexter Elementary School held near 322 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.2 → 22.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 361191000959 · Dexter, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
300 enr · 15.8:1 · 36.1% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: General Brown Junior-Senior High School (675 students)
Dexter Elementary School held near 322 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.2 → 22.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Dexter Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- General Brown
General Brown Junior-Senior High School
675 students
- Brownville Sch
Brownville School
374 students
- This school
Dexter Elementary School
300 students
What this shows Dexter Elementary School reports 300 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dexter Elementary School compares
Dexter 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 34% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.1% | ▼ 36% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 300 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
300
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 91% in New York - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.7%
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
$18,551
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
8
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.3%
Two or More 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.6, Dexter Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for General Brown Central School District reports $18,551 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dexter Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Brown Junior-Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brownville School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dexter Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~300 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dexter Elementary School
How many students attend Dexter Elementary School?
Dexter Elementary School has 300 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dexter, NY. CCD year-over-year: 316 (2022-23) → 322 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dexter Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dexter Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 34% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dexter Elementary School?
36.1% of students at Dexter Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dexter Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dexter Elementary School is White at 88.3% of enrollment, in Dexter, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dexter Elementary School?
Dexter Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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).
What other schools are in General Brown Central School District?
Besides Dexter Elementary School, General Brown Central School District also operates General Brown Junior-Senior High School (675 students) and Brownville School (374 students). See the General Brown Central School District district page for the complete list.