Enrollment
392
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rochester, NY
Ethel K Fyle Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ethel K Fyle Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362517003482
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ethel K Fyle Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #18 of 43
- elementary schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.6:1
- small classes for New York
- 51.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ethel K Fyle Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ethel K Fyle Elementary School ranks #18 of 43 elementary schools in Rochester, NY.
School address
District: Rush-Henrietta Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362517003482 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ethel K Fyle Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ethel K Fyle Elementary School
Ethel K Fyle Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Rochester, New York, enrolling 392 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.2% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 392 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 820 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #452.
Its student body is led by White (38%) and Asian (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Rush-Henrietta Central School District also operates Rush-Henrietta Senior High School (1,317 students) and Mary K Vollmer Elementary School (700 students) alongside Ethel K Fyle 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 Ethel K Fyle Elementary School compares
Ethel K Fyle 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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.2% | ▼ 9% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 392 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
392
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below 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
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 24% in New York - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.7%
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
$23,070
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 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 38.0%
Asian 28.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 11.0%
African American 10.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 38.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.0, Ethel K Fyle Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rush-Henrietta Central School District, which includes Ethel K Fyle Elementary School.
$23,070
Per student
-13%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.8%
State 31.7%
Federal 10.5%
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 Ethel K Fyle Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rush-Henrietta Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mary K Vollmer Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Henry V Burger Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles H Roth Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Emma E Sherman Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ethel K Fyle Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,317
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 700
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary 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 (~392 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ethel K Fyle Elementary School
How many students attend Ethel K Fyle Elementary School?
Ethel K Fyle Elementary School has 392 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rochester, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ethel K Fyle Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ethel K Fyle Elementary School is 9.6:1, which is 19% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 39% 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 Ethel K Fyle Elementary School?
51.2% of students at Ethel K Fyle Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ethel K Fyle Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ethel K Fyle Elementary School is White at 38.0% of enrollment, in Rochester, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ethel K Fyle Elementary School?
Ethel K Fyle Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Ethel K Fyle Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Rochester?
By Resource Investment Index, Ethel K Fyle Elementary School ranks #18 of 43 elementary schools in Rochester, 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 Rochester on the city page.
Is Ethel K Fyle Elementary School a good school?
Ethel K Fyle Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools. 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 Rush-Henrietta Central School District?
Besides Ethel K Fyle Elementary School, Rush-Henrietta Central School District also operates Rush-Henrietta Senior High School (1,317 students), Mary K Vollmer Elementary School (700 students), and Henry V Burger Junior High School (694 students). See the Rush-Henrietta Central School District district page for the complete list.
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