- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Irvington, NY
Dows Lane (K-3) School
Federal NCES profile for Dows Lane (K-3) School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361545004903
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dows Lane (K-3) School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Irvington · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 493
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Dows Lane (K-3) School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Irvington, NY.
School address
District: Irvington Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 361545004903 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Dows Lane (K-3) School held near 514 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 361545004903 · Irvington, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
493 enr · 5.3% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Irvington High School (547 students)
Dows Lane (K-3) School held near 514 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Dows Lane (K-3) School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Irvington High
Irvington High School
547 students
- This school
Dows Lane (K-3) School
493 students
- Irvington Midd
Irvington Middle School
392 students
- Main Street Sc
Main Street School School (4-5)
277 students
What this shows Dows Lane (K-3) School reports 493 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dows Lane (K-3) School compares
Dows Lane (K-3) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.3% | ▼ 91% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 493 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
493
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% 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.
Engagement
10.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$34,841
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 247 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 65.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
Two or More 11.0%
Asian 7.3%
African American 2.0%
Largest group: White at 65.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, Dows Lane (K-3) School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Irvington Union Free School District reports $34,841 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dows Lane (K-3) School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irvington High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Irvington Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Main Street School School (4-5) | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Dows Lane (K-3) School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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.
Frequently asked questions about Dows Lane (K-3) School
How many students attend Dows Lane (K-3) School?
Dows Lane (K-3) School has 493 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Irvington, NY. CCD year-over-year: 532 (2022-23) → 514 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dows Lane (K-3) School?
5.3% of students at Dows Lane (K-3) School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dows Lane (K-3) School?
The largest demographic group at Dows Lane (K-3) School is White at 65.3% of enrollment, in Irvington, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dows Lane (K-3) School?
Dows Lane (K-3) School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dows Lane (K-3) School rank among public schools in Irvington?
By Resource Investment Index, Dows Lane (K-3) School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Irvington, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Irvington Union Free School District?
Besides Dows Lane (K-3) School, Irvington Union Free School District also operates Irvington High School (547 students), Irvington Middle School (392 students), and Main Street School School (4-5) (277 students). See the Irvington Union Free School District district page for the complete list.