Enrollment
287
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sherrill, NY
E a Mcallister Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for E a Mcallister Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362676003651
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
E a Mcallister Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of New York schools.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- large classes for New York
- 22.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 287
- students enrolled
E a Mcallister Elementary School has class sizes larger than 78% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Sherrill City School District · New York
NCES ID 362676003651 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How E a Mcallister Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at E a Mcallister Elementary School
E a Mcallister Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Sherrill, New York, enrolling 287 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.2% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the New York average.
Enrollment of 287 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 415 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #191.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
15.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Sherrill City School District also operates Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Senior High School (584 students) and J D George Elementary School (414 students) alongside E a Mcallister Elementary 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 E a Mcallister Elementary School compares
E a Mcallister Elementary 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.2% | ▼ 60% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 287 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
287
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 78% in New York - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,525
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 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 88.5%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.3, E a Mcallister Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sherrill City School District, which includes E a Mcallister Elementary School.
$21,525
Per student
-18%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.7%
State 56.8%
Federal 13.5%
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 E a Mcallister Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J D George Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| W a Wettel Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to E a Mcallister Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other 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 (~287 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about E a Mcallister Elementary School
How many students attend E a Mcallister Elementary School?
E a Mcallister Elementary School has 287 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sherrill, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at E a Mcallister Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at E a Mcallister Elementary School is 13.7:1, which is 16% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at E a Mcallister Elementary School?
22.2% of students at E a Mcallister Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of E a Mcallister Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at E a Mcallister Elementary School is White at 88.5% of enrollment, in Sherrill, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for E a Mcallister Elementary School?
E a Mcallister Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is E a Mcallister Elementary School a good school?
E a Mcallister Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of New York schools. 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 Sherrill City School District?
Besides E a Mcallister Elementary School, Sherrill City School District also operates Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Senior High School (584 students), J D George Elementary School (414 students), and Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Middle School (276 students). See the Sherrill City School District district page for the complete list.
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