Enrollment
360
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 363105004169
Donald H Crane Junior/Senior High School — Westmoreland, NY
Federal NCES profile for Donald H Crane Junior/Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 48/100.
👥 Class size 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 45
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Westmoreland Central School District · New York
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Donald H Crane Junior/Senior High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Donald H Crane Junior/Senior High School reports 360 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 34.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% above the New York state mean of 11.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 23% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 180 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 21.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Westmoreland Central School District spends $26,081 per pupil district-wide, below the New York average of $29,727 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 32.1% from local sources (property taxes), 58.9% from the state, and 8.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Donald H Crane Junior/Senior High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New York state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▲ 4% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 360 | top 37% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
— 4% above state mean
Top 62% in New York — lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
21.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$26,081
per pupil, district-wide
— below New York avg of $29,727
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 180 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 360 Top 37% in New York — larger than 63% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 34.0
Students per teacher 12.2:1 +4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 363105004169
Student demographics
White 96.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Two or More 0.6%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 96.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 5
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 180:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 21.9%
In-school suspensions 12
Out-of-school suspensions 20
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westmoreland Central School District, which includes Donald H Crane Junior/Senior High School.
$26,081
Per student
-12%
vs New York
Avg $29,727
+34%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 32.1%
State 58.9%
Federal 8.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
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Frequently asked questions about Donald H Crane Junior/Senior High School
How many students attend Donald H Crane Junior/Senior High School?
Donald H Crane Junior/Senior High School has 360 students enrolled. It is a other school in WESTMORELAND, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Donald H Crane Junior/Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Donald H Crane Junior/Senior High School is 12.2:1, which is 4% higher than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Donald H Crane Junior/Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Donald H Crane Junior/Senior High School is White at 96.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in WESTMORELAND, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Donald H Crane Junior/Senior High School?
Donald H Crane Junior/Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.