- Enrollment
- 1,411
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ithaca, NY
Enfield School
Federal NCES profile for Enfield School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361557001336
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Enfield School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of New York schools.
- #5 of 7
- schools in Ithaca · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.9:1
- small classes for New York
- 62.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Enfield School has class sizes smaller than 94% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Enfield School ranks #5 of 7 schools in Ithaca, NY.
School address
District: Ithaca City School District · New York
NCES ID 361557001336 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Enfield School grew from 164 students in 2022-23 to 177 in 2023-24 (+7.9%).
Teacher FTE added 24.2 → 25.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 361557001336 · Ithaca, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
165 enr · 6.9:1 · 62.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Ithaca Senior High School (1,411 students)
Enfield School grew from 164 students in 2022-23 to 177 in 2023-24 (+7.9%). Teacher FTE added 24.2 → 25.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Enfield School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ithaca Senior
Ithaca Senior High School
1,411 students
- Dewitt Middle 559
Dewitt Middle School
559 students
- Boynton Middle 513
Boynton Middle School
513 students
- South Hill Sch 363
South Hill School
363 students
- Belle Sherman 347
Belle Sherman School
347 students
- This school 165
Enfield School
165 students
What this shows Enfield School reports 165 students on the CCD universe file.
How Enfield School compares
Enfield 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 | 6.9:1 | ▼ 42% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.8% | ▲ 12% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 165 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.9:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
165
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
6.9:1
students per teacher
- 42% below state mean
Top 6% in New York - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
69.1%
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
$27,800
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Two or More 9.7%
African American 9.1%
Asian 5.5%
Largest group: White at 64.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.8, Enfield School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Ithaca City School District reports $27,800 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Enfield School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ithaca Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dewitt Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boynton Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Hill School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belle Sherman School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Enfield School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide other 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 (~165 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Enfield School
How many students attend Enfield School?
Enfield School has 165 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ithaca, NY. CCD year-over-year: 164 (2022-23) → 177 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Enfield School?
The student-teacher ratio at Enfield School is 6.9:1, which is 42% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 56% 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 Enfield School?
62.8% of students at Enfield School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Enfield School?
The largest demographic group at Enfield School is White at 64.8% of enrollment, in Ithaca, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Enfield School?
Enfield School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Enfield School rank among schools in Ithaca?
By Resource Investment Index, Enfield School ranks #5 of 7 schools in Ithaca, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ithaca on the city page.
What other schools are in Ithaca City School District?
Besides Enfield School, Ithaca City School District also operates Ithaca Senior High School (1,411 students), Dewitt Middle School (559 students), and Boynton Middle School (513 students). See the Ithaca City School District district page for the complete list.