- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Elwood, NY
Elwood/John Glenn High School
Federal NCES profile for Elwood/John Glenn High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 361068000843
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elwood/John Glenn High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Elwood · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 18.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Elwood/John Glenn High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elwood/John Glenn High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Elwood, NY.
School address
District: Elwood Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 361068000843 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Elwood/John Glenn High School held near 676 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 58.7 → 58.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 361068000843 · Elwood, NY High · MID · TRAD
677 enr · 11.7:1 · 18.8% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Elwood Middle School (425 students)
Elwood/John Glenn High School held near 676 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 58.7 → 58.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Elwood/John Glenn High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Elwood/John Glenn High School
677 students
- Elwood Middle
Elwood Middle School
425 students
- James H Boyd E
James H Boyd Elementary School
421 students
- Harley Avenue
Harley Avenue Elementary School
410 students
What this shows Elwood/John Glenn High School reports 677 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elwood/John Glenn High School compares
Elwood/John Glenn High 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.8% | ▼ 67% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 677 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
677
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in New York - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.7%
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
$31,799
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 169 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.6%
Hispanic or Latino 26.9%
Asian 12.4%
African American 6.4%
Two or More 2.8%
Largest group: White at 51.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, Elwood/John Glenn High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
District finance for Elwood Union Free School District reports $31,799 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elwood/John Glenn High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elwood Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James H Boyd Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harley Avenue Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elwood/John Glenn High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide high 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 (~677 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Elwood/John Glenn High School
How many students attend Elwood/John Glenn High School?
Elwood/John Glenn High School has 677 students enrolled. It is a high school in Elwood, NY. CCD year-over-year: 681 (2022-23) → 676 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elwood/John Glenn High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elwood/John Glenn High School is 11.7:1, which is 1% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 25% 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 Elwood/John Glenn High School?
18.8% of students at Elwood/John Glenn High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elwood/John Glenn High School?
The largest demographic group at Elwood/John Glenn High School is White at 51.6% of enrollment, in Elwood, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elwood/John Glenn High School?
Elwood/John Glenn High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Elwood/John Glenn High School rank among public schools in Elwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Elwood/John Glenn High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Elwood, 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 Elwood Union Free School District?
Besides Elwood/John Glenn High School, Elwood Union Free School District also operates Elwood Middle School (425 students), James H Boyd Elementary School (421 students), and Harley Avenue Elementary School (410 students). See the Elwood Union Free School District district page for the complete list.