- Enrollment
- 1,377
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lockport, NY
Emmet Belknap Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Emmet Belknap Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361767001583
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emmet Belknap Intermediate School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 7
- elementary schools in Lockport · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- students per teacher
- 60.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Emmet Belknap Intermediate School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emmet Belknap Intermediate School ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Lockport, NY.
School address
District: Lockport City School District · New York
NCES ID 361767001583 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Emmet Belknap Intermediate School held near 559 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 54.2 → 38.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 361767001583 · Lockport, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
571 enr · 10.6:1 · 60.6% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Lockport High School (1,377 students)
Emmet Belknap Intermediate School held near 559 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 54.2 → 38.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Emmet Belknap Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lockport High
Lockport High School
1,377 students
- Aaron Mossell
Aaron Mossell Junior High School
587 students
- This school
Emmet Belknap Intermediate School
571 students
- Charles a Upso 448
Charles a Upson Elementary School
448 students
- Roy Kelley Ele 392
Roy Kelley Elementary School
392 students
- George Southar 363
George Southard Elementary School
363 students
What this shows Emmet Belknap Intermediate School reports 571 students on the CCD universe file.
How Emmet Belknap Intermediate School compares
Emmet Belknap Intermediate 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.6% | ▲ 8% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 571 | top 29% | - | - |
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.
571
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
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
52.7%
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
$24,860
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 190 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
83
in-school suspensions + 80 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
African American 10.5%
Two or More 10.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, Emmet Belknap Intermediate School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Lockport City School District reports $24,860 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Emmet Belknap Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lockport High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aaron Mossell Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charles a Upson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roy Kelley Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Southard Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emmet Belknap Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~571 students)
Frequently asked questions about Emmet Belknap Intermediate School
How many students attend Emmet Belknap Intermediate School?
Emmet Belknap Intermediate School has 571 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lockport, NY. CCD year-over-year: 579 (2022-23) → 559 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emmet Belknap Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Emmet Belknap Intermediate 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 Emmet Belknap Intermediate School?
60.6% of students at Emmet Belknap Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emmet Belknap Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Emmet Belknap Intermediate School is White at 68.0% of enrollment, in Lockport, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emmet Belknap Intermediate School?
Emmet Belknap Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Emmet Belknap Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Lockport?
By Resource Investment Index, Emmet Belknap Intermediate School ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Lockport, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lockport on the city page.
What other schools are in Lockport City School District?
Besides Emmet Belknap Intermediate School, Lockport City School District also operates Lockport High School (1,377 students), Aaron Mossell Junior High School (587 students), and Charles a Upson Elementary School (448 students). See the Lockport City School District district page for the complete list.