- Enrollment
- 1,362
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rochester, NY
East Lower School
Federal NCES profile for East Lower School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 362475006561
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Lower School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of New York schools.
- #4 of 10
- middle schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.1:1
- small classes for New York
- 85.9%
- free-lunch eligible
East Lower School has class sizes smaller than 89% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Lower School ranks #4 of 10 middle schools in Rochester, NY.
School address
District: Rochester City School District · New York
NCES ID 362475006561 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+59 students YoY
East Lower School grew from 304 students in 2022-23 to 363 in 2023-24 (+19.4%).
Teacher FTE added 45.6 → 46.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+59 students YoY 362475006561 · Rochester, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
364 enr · 8.1:1 · 85.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Edison Career and Technology High School (1,362 students)
East Lower School grew from 304 students in 2022-23 to 363 in 2023-24 (+19.4%). Teacher FTE added 45.6 → 46.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
East Lower School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edison Career
Edison Career and Technology High School
1,362 students
- School of the
School of the Arts
1,065 students
- School 33-John
School 33-John James Audubon
980 students
- Franklin Upper
Franklin Upper School
969 students
- School 58-Worl
School 58-World of Inquiry School
896 students
- This school 364
East Lower School
364 students
What this shows East Lower School reports 364 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Lower School compares
East Lower School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 8.1:1 | ▼ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.9% | ▲ 53% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 364 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.1:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
364
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% above 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
8.1:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 11% in New York - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
69.8%
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
$33,643
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 364 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
61
in-school suspensions + 114 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 48.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.9%
African American 42.0%
White 8.2%
Asian 2.2%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, East Lower School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rochester City School District reports $33,643 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Lower School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edison Career and Technology High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| School of the Arts | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| School 33-John James Audubon | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Upper School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| School 58-World of Inquiry School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Lower School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,065
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 980
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 969
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 896
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~364 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Lower School
How many students attend East Lower School?
East Lower School has 364 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rochester, NY. CCD year-over-year: 304 (2022-23) → 363 (2023-24), up 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Lower School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Lower School is 8.1:1, which is 31% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 48% 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 Lower School?
85.9% of students at East Lower School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Lower School?
The largest demographic group at East Lower School is Hispanic or Latino at 45.9% of enrollment, in Rochester, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Lower School?
East Lower School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Lower School rank among middle schools in Rochester?
By Resource Investment Index, East Lower School ranks #4 of 10 middle schools in Rochester, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Rochester on the city page.
What other schools are in Rochester City School District?
Besides East Lower School, Rochester City School District also operates Edison Career and Technology High School (1,362 students), School of the Arts (1,065 students), and School 33-John James Audubon (980 students). See the Rochester City School District district page for the complete list.