- Enrollment
- 2,062
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Liverpool, NY
Donlin Drive Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Donlin Drive Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361752001562
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Donlin Drive Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools.
- #6 of 8
- elementary schools in Liverpool · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 44.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Donlin Drive Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Donlin Drive Elementary School ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in Liverpool, NY.
School address
District: Liverpool Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361752001562 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Donlin Drive Elementary School held near 384 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.1 → 24.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 361752001562 · Liverpool, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
398 enr · 13.3:1 · 44.6% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Liverpool High School (2,062 students)
Donlin Drive Elementary School held near 384 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.1 → 24.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Donlin Drive Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Liverpool High
Liverpool High School
2,062 students
- Morgan Road Mi 444
Morgan Road Middle School
444 students
- Chestnut Hill 416
Chestnut Hill Elementary School
416 students
- This school 398
Donlin Drive Elementary School
398 students
- Chestnut Hill 386
Chestnut Hill Middle School
386 students
- Morgan Road El 384
Morgan Road Elementary School
384 students
What this shows Donlin Drive Elementary School reports 398 students on the CCD universe file.
How Donlin Drive Elementary School compares
Donlin Drive 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.6% | ▼ 21% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 398 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
398
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in New York - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.1%
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
$24,011
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 398 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.6%
Asian 13.1%
Two or More 8.3%
African American 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 62.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Donlin Drive Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Liverpool Central School District reports $24,011 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Donlin Drive Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morgan Road Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chestnut Hill Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chestnut Hill Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Morgan Road Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Donlin Drive Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~398 students)
Frequently asked questions about Donlin Drive Elementary School
How many students attend Donlin Drive Elementary School?
Donlin Drive Elementary School has 398 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Liverpool, NY. CCD year-over-year: 395 (2022-23) → 384 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Donlin Drive Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Donlin Drive Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 13% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Donlin Drive Elementary School?
44.6% of students at Donlin Drive Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Donlin Drive Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Donlin Drive Elementary School is White at 62.6% of enrollment, in Liverpool, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Donlin Drive Elementary School?
Donlin Drive Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Donlin Drive Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Liverpool?
By Resource Investment Index, Donlin Drive Elementary School ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in Liverpool, 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 Liverpool on the city page.
What other schools are in Liverpool Central School District?
Besides Donlin Drive Elementary School, Liverpool Central School District also operates Liverpool High School (2,062 students), Morgan Road Middle School (444 students), and Chestnut Hill Elementary School (416 students). See the Liverpool Central School District district page for the complete list.