Enrollment
242
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Tonawanda, NY
Drake School
Federal NCES profile for Drake School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362124003008
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Drake School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in North Tonawanda · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 52.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Drake School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Drake School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in North Tonawanda, NY.
School address
District: North Tonawanda City School District · New York
NCES ID 362124003008 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Drake School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Drake School
Drake School is a higher-need, small elementary school in North Tonawanda, New York, enrolling 242 students.
At 11.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.6% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 242 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 435 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #325, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 242 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding North Tonawanda City School District spends $20,704 per pupil, 22% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
North Tonawanda City School District also operates North Tonawanda High School (961 students) and North Tonawanda Intermediate School (725 students) alongside Drake School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Drake School compares
Drake School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.6% | ▼ 6% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 242 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
242
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in New York - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.8%
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
$20,704
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 242 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 82.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 1.7%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 82.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.3, Drake School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Tonawanda City School District, which includes Drake School.
$20,704
Per student
-22%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.4%
State 57.1%
Federal 9.5%
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.
How Drake School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Tonawanda High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Tonawanda Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Tonawanda Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ohio Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spruce School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Drake School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 961
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~242 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Drake School
How many students attend Drake School?
Drake School has 242 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Tonawanda, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Drake School?
The student-teacher ratio at Drake School is 11.5:1, which is 3% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Drake School?
52.6% of students at Drake School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Drake School?
The largest demographic group at Drake School is White at 82.2% of enrollment, in North Tonawanda, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Drake School?
Drake School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Drake School rank among elementary schools in North Tonawanda?
By Resource Investment Index, Drake School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in North Tonawanda, 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 North Tonawanda on the city page.
Is Drake School a good school?
Drake School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in North Tonawanda City School District?
Besides Drake School, North Tonawanda City School District also operates North Tonawanda High School (961 students), North Tonawanda Intermediate School (725 students), and North Tonawanda Middle School (495 students). See the North Tonawanda City School District district page for the complete list.
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