Enrollment
167
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Millbrook, NY
Elm Drive Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Elm Drive Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361938001771
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elm Drive Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Millbrook · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 18.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Elm Drive Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elm Drive Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Millbrook, NY.
School address
District: Millbrook Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361938001771 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elm Drive Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elm Drive Elementary School
Elm Drive Elementary School is a lower-poverty, small combined-grade school in Millbrook, New York, enrolling 167 students.
At 11.9:1, 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.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.8% free-meal eligibility runs 67% below the New York average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of New York schools, with 167 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 56 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #54, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 45/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Millbrook Central School District also operates Millbrook High School (252 students) and Millbrook Middle School (168 students) alongside Elm Drive 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 Elm Drive Elementary School compares
Elm Drive 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 | 11.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.8% | ▼ 67% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 167 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
167
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in New York - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.9%
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
$30,091
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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 70.1%
Hispanic or Latino 23.4%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 2.4%
Largest group: White at 70.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.2, Elm Drive Elementary School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Millbrook Central School District, which includes Elm Drive Elementary School.
$30,091
Per student
+14%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+81%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.3%
State 21.2%
Federal 5.5%
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 Elm Drive Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millbrook High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Millbrook Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alden Place Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elm Drive Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 168
- Students per teacher
- 7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~167 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Elm Drive Elementary School
How many students attend Elm Drive Elementary School?
Elm Drive Elementary School has 167 students enrolled. It is a public school in Millbrook, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elm Drive Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elm Drive Elementary School is 11.9:1, which is 1% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elm Drive Elementary School?
18.8% of students at Elm Drive Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elm Drive Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Elm Drive Elementary School is White at 70.1% of enrollment, in Millbrook, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elm Drive Elementary School?
Elm Drive Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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).
How does Elm Drive Elementary School rank among public schools in Millbrook?
By Resource Investment Index, Elm Drive Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Millbrook, 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 Millbrook on the city page.
Is Elm Drive Elementary School a good school?
Elm Drive Elementary School earns 31/100 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 Millbrook Central School District?
Besides Elm Drive Elementary School, Millbrook Central School District also operates Millbrook High School (252 students), Millbrook Middle School (168 students), and Alden Place Elementary School (157 students). See the Millbrook Central School District district page for the complete list.
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