- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elma, NY
Elma Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Elma Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361536004796
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elma Primary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Elma · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- large classes for New York
- 15.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Elma Primary School has class sizes larger than 71% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elma Primary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Elma, NY.
School address
District: Iroquois Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361536004796 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Elma Primary School held near 298 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 22.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 361536004796 · Elma, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
260 enr · 13:1 · 15.3% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Iroquois Senior High School (628 students)
Elma Primary School held near 298 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 22.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Elma Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Iroquois Senio
Iroquois Senior High School
628 students
- Iroquois Middl
Iroquois Middle School
478 students
- Iroquois Inter
Iroquois Intermediate School
301 students
- This school
Elma Primary School
260 students
- Marilla Primar 221
Marilla Primary School
221 students
- Wales Primary 185
Wales Primary School
185 students
What this shows Elma Primary School reports 260 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elma Primary School compares
Elma Primary School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 13:1 | ▲ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.3% | ▼ 73% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 260 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
260
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 71% in New York - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$25,273
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.0%
Two or More 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 95.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.7, Elma Primary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Iroquois Central School District reports $25,273 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elma Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iroquois Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iroquois Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iroquois Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marilla Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wales Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elma Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~260 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elma Primary School
How many students attend Elma Primary School?
Elma Primary School has 260 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elma, NY. CCD year-over-year: 287 (2022-23) → 298 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elma Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elma Primary School is 13:1, which is 10% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elma Primary School?
15.3% of students at Elma Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elma Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Elma Primary School is White at 95.0% of enrollment, in Elma, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elma Primary School?
Elma Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Elma Primary School rank among public schools in Elma?
By Resource Investment Index, Elma Primary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Elma, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Iroquois Central School District?
Besides Elma Primary School, Iroquois Central School District also operates Iroquois Senior High School (628 students), Iroquois Middle School (478 students), and Iroquois Intermediate School (301 students). See the Iroquois Central School District district page for the complete list.