Enrollment
542
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · East Aurora, NY
East Aurora High School
Federal NCES profile for East Aurora High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360954000726
👥 S:T ratio 58
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Aurora High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in East Aurora · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- students per teacher
- 12.7%
- free-lunch eligible
East Aurora High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Aurora High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in East Aurora, NY.
School address
District: East Aurora Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 360954000726 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Aurora High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Aurora High School
East Aurora High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in East Aurora, New York, enrolling 542 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.7% free-meal eligibility runs 77% below the New York average.
Enrollment of 542 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 516 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #171.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 14/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 181 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
East Aurora Union Free School District also operates Parkdale Elementary School (704 students) and East Aurora Middle School (504 students) alongside East Aurora High 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 East Aurora High School compares
East Aurora High 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.7% | ▼ 77% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 542 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
542
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in New York - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,968
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 181 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 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 92.4%
Two or More 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.4, East Aurora High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Aurora Union Free School District, which includes East Aurora High School.
$21,968
Per student
-17%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.8%
State 31.9%
Federal 8.4%
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 East Aurora High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkdale Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Aurora Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Aurora High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high 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 (~542 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about East Aurora High School
How many students attend East Aurora High School?
East Aurora High School has 542 students enrolled. It is a high school in East Aurora, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Aurora High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Aurora High School is 10.6:1, which is 10% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 32% 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 East Aurora High School?
12.7% of students at East Aurora High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Aurora High School?
The largest demographic group at East Aurora High School is White at 92.4% of enrollment, in East Aurora, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Aurora High School?
East Aurora High School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Aurora High School rank among public schools in East Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, East Aurora High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in East Aurora, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in East Aurora on the city page.
Is East Aurora High School a good school?
East Aurora High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 East Aurora Union Free School District?
Besides East Aurora High School, East Aurora Union Free School District also operates Parkdale Elementary School (704 students) and East Aurora Middle School (504 students). See the East Aurora Union Free School District district page for the complete list.
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