- Enrollment
- 1,122
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chappaqua, NY
Douglas G Grafflin School
Federal NCES profile for Douglas G Grafflin School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360699000487
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Douglas G Grafflin School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of New York schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Chappaqua · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- large classes for New York
- 4.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Douglas G Grafflin School has class sizes larger than 71% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Douglas G Grafflin School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Chappaqua, NY.
School address
District: Chappaqua Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360699000487 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Douglas G Grafflin School held near 423 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.6 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 360699000487 · Chappaqua, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
415 enr · 13:1 · 4.1% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Horace Greeley High School (1,122 students)
Douglas G Grafflin School held near 423 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.6 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Douglas G Grafflin School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Horace Greeley
Horace Greeley High School
1,122 students
- Robert E Bell
Robert E Bell School
587 students
- Seven Bridges
Seven Bridges Middle School
500 students
- Roaring Brook 444
Roaring Brook School
444 students
- Westorchard Sc 441
Westorchard School
441 students
- This school 415
Douglas G Grafflin School
415 students
What this shows Douglas G Grafflin School reports 415 students on the CCD universe file.
How Douglas G Grafflin School compares
Douglas G Grafflin 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 | 13:1 | ▲ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.1% | ▼ 93% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 415 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
415
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 71% in New York - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
4.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$34,303
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.1%
Asian 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, Douglas G Grafflin School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Chappaqua Central School District reports $34,303 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Douglas G Grafflin School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horace Greeley High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert E Bell School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Seven Bridges Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roaring Brook School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westorchard School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Douglas G Grafflin School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~415 students)
Frequently asked questions about Douglas G Grafflin School
How many students attend Douglas G Grafflin School?
Douglas G Grafflin School has 415 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chappaqua, NY. CCD year-over-year: 438 (2022-23) → 423 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Douglas G Grafflin School?
The student-teacher ratio at Douglas G Grafflin School is 13:1, which is 10% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Douglas G Grafflin School?
4.1% of students at Douglas G Grafflin School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Douglas G Grafflin School?
The largest demographic group at Douglas G Grafflin School is White at 71.1% of enrollment, in Chappaqua, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Douglas G Grafflin School?
Douglas G Grafflin School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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).
How does Douglas G Grafflin School rank among elementary schools in Chappaqua?
By Resource Investment Index, Douglas G Grafflin School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Chappaqua, 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 Chappaqua on the city page.
What other schools are in Chappaqua Central School District?
Besides Douglas G Grafflin School, Chappaqua Central School District also operates Horace Greeley High School (1,122 students), Robert E Bell School (587 students), and Seven Bridges Middle School (500 students). See the Chappaqua Central School District district page for the complete list.